David Gilmour (The Film Club) on the joys and tribulations of fatherhood.
Tuesday, April 7, 7 – 8:30 p.m.. Beaches Branch. GLen DoWnie AT AuTHoRs AT.
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come celebrate the book in all its forms
"For the fourth year, the Toronto Public Library is inviting us all to take part in its annual Keep Toronto Reading festival. With its 99 branches and its exciting array of programs, the library is the perfect place to celebrate the wonderful literary and cultural life of this city. I hope you’ll join me by coming out to the events."
Join Toronto Public Library for a month-long showcase of books and culture with an exciting line-up of free special events, performances and discussions at library branches and partner locations throughout the city.
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• Lit City: Celebrity Picks: Cynthia Dale, Amy Sky and Shyam Selvadurai.
• One Book: Kick off with Glen Downie. Live Music.
• One Book: Fatherhood Panel • Lit Lunch • Graphically Speaking: Web Comics Panel
• Lit Lunch
• Eastern Edge: Richard Scrimger
• Lit City Classics
• Lit Lunch • Eastern Edge: Rita Cox • Literary Buzz: Wines of Australia • One Book: Glen Downie at Harbourfront Centre
• Lit Lunch • One Book: Politics of Poetry Panel
• Diaspora Dialogues • Eastern Edge: Ken Setterington
• One Book: Junction Walking Tour • CBC TV’s Patty Sullivan • Anime Bash
• Book Sale: Finch Subway Station
• One Book: Art Bar Poetry Reading
• Lit Lunch • Literary Buzz: Wines of Ontario • Bata Shoe Museum: History of the High Heel
• Lit Lunch • One Book: Poetry Slam
• Diaspora Dialogues
• Anne of Green Gables mini-play • Graphic Novel for Kids Workshop
• Book Sale: Yonge/Bloor Subway Station
• Lit City: The Annex • One Book: Book Club Discussion
• Lit Lunch • Lit City: Yorkville
• Lit Lunch • One Book Reading • Literary Buzz: Wines of South Africa
• Diaspora Dialogues
• Book Sale: Yonge/Bloor Subway Station • Lit City: Weston
Easter Monday
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saturday • National Film Board Workshop for Kids
(second event on April 5)
• CBC TV’s Patty Sullivan
• Blue Spruce and Silver Birch Nominees • CBC TV’s Patty Sullivan • Casa Loma Stories with Dennis Lee
Good Friday
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friday nights with diaspora dialogues
Celebrate Toronto’s 175th anniversary with writers, actors and artists inspired by this city and its stories.
Lit City: Celebrity Picks
Never Write Poetry) and others. Readings by actors from the East Side Players. Tuesday, April 14, 7 p.m. S. Walter Stewart Branch
Actor Cynthia Dale, singer Amy Sky and writer Shyam Selvadurai read from their favourite books about Toronto. Wednesday, April 1, 7 p.m. Toronto Reference Library
Monday, April 6, 2 p.m. Richview Branch
Katherine Govier (Fables of Brunswick Avenue) and David Eddie (Chump Change). Tuesday, April 28, 7 p.m. Palmerston Branch
Ray Robertson (Moody Food) and Katrina Onstad (How Happy To Be). Wednesday, April 29, 7 p.m. Yorkville Branch
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Lit City program partners include Doors Open Toronto, Toronto Public Library, The Market Gallery, Toronto 175, Diaspora Dialogues, the Toronto Arts Council/Foundation, Project Bookmark Canada and Heritage Toronto.
April 17 Priscila Uppal and others April 24 Anthony De Sa and others
May 1 Nino Ricci, Sherri Vanderveen and more
eastern edge Think you know Scarborough? Take another look through entertaining readings and performances.
Bring out your inner story through interactive storytelling with writer Richard Scrimger. Thursday, April 9, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Bendale Branch
Lit City: Yorkville
Lit City Classics Enjoy dramatic readings from the writings of Timothy Findley (Headhunter), Morley Callaghan (Strange Fugitive), Isabelle Hughes (Serpent’s Tooth), Gordon Stewart Anderson (The Toronto You Are Leaving), Daniel Jones (The Brave
Fridays, April 17, 24 and May 1, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Palmerston Branch
Counting Yourself In Lit City: The Annex
Lit City: Weston Antanas Sileika reads from Buying on Time.
Diaspora Dialogues returns with its popular Friday night series of free readings and performances. Sample a captivating cross-section of our city’s writers, performers, and artistic forms, including fiction, poetry, spoken word, theatre, and music.
Celebrating Rita Cox Celebrate the new home of the Rita Cox Black and Caribbean Heritage Collection at Malvern Branch, with guest of honour, Dr. Rita Cox. Featuring steel pan music by Taureen Clarke and spoken word performances by Dwayne Morgan and Malvern youth. Hosted by storyteller and author Itah Sadu. Light refreshments.
Keep Kids Reading With Cbc Tv’s Patty Sullivan Saturday, April 11, 2 p.m. Albert Campbell Branch
Heroes Of My Youth: The Women Of Scarborough Ken Setterington performs his oneman play, Women of Scarborough, celebrating the neighbourhood women who influenced him. Friday, April 17, 7 p.m. Bendale Branch
Wines of Ontario Wednesday, April 22, 7 – 9 p.m. Cliffcrest Branch
Lit Lunch With David Chariandy Thursday, April 23, 12:30 –1:30 p.m. Taylor Memorial Branch
Wednesday, April 15, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Malvern Branch 5
lit lunch Indulge in fun discussion with a tantalizing line-up of writers and speakers. Bring your lunch or buy one for $5. Limited quantities. First come, first served. Start your spring garden planning with gardening gurus Marjorie Harris (How to Make a Garden) and Liz Primeau (My Natural History: The Evolution of a Gardener).
literary buzz Join writers for literary discussion followed by guided wine tastings led by author and international wine journalist Edward Finstein (a.k.a. the Wine Doctor).
A Trip Down Under Chef and author Jennifer McLagan (Fat) on the food and culture of her native Australia. Featuring: Wines of Australia Wednesday, April 15, 7 – 9 p.m. Lillian H. Smith Branch
Locally Divine Martha Baillie reads from her new book The Incident Report, a mystery and love story set in a Toronto library. Featuring: Wines of Ontario
Tuesday, April 7, 12:30 –1:30 p.m. Deer Park Branch
Out of South Africa Richard Poplak discusses his memoir, Ja, No, Man: Growing Up White in Apartheid-Era South Africa. Featuring: Wines of South Africa
An insightful hour of non-fiction with Elizabeth Abbott (Sugar: A Bittersweet History) and Kenneth Whyte (The Uncrowned King: The Sensational Rise of William Randolph Hearst).
Thursday, April 30, 7 – 9 p.m. Bayview Branch
Wednesday, April 8, 12:30 –1:30 p.m. Toronto Reference Library
The discussion in the first hour is free. Tickets for the wine tasting in the second hour must be purchased at the host library branch prior to the event. Tickets are $25 each and go on sale on Thursday, March 12. Space is limited. Customers must be 19 years or older.
Get tips for your next party from dishing divas Elizabeth Baird (The Complete Canadian Living Baking Book) and Bonnie Stern (Friday Night Dinners). Wednesday, April 15, 12:30 –1:30 p.m. Toronto Reference Library
Warren MacKenzie and Ken Hawkins (New Rules of Retirement) provide a better understanding of how the economy will affect your future. Thursday, April 16, 12:30 –1:30 p.m. North York Central Library Bestselling writer Joy Fielding reads from her new suspense novel Still Life. Wednesday, April 22, 12:30 –1:30 p.m. Toronto Reference Library 2008 Toronto Book Award nominee David Chariandy (Soucouyant). Thursday, April 23, 12:30 –1:30 p.m. Taylor Memorial Branch Literary delights Claudia Dey (Stunt) and Joseph Kertes (Gratitude). Wednesday, April 29, 12:30 –1:30 p.m. Toronto Reference Library Thrill with mystery writers John McFetridge (Everybody Knows This is Nowhere) and Jeffrey Round (Death in Key West). Thursday, April 30, 12:30 –1:30 p.m. Northern District Branch The Lit Lunch series is generously supported by Café Suprême. (cafesupreme.ca)
Wednesday, April 22, 7 – 9 p.m. Cliffcrest Branch 6
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graphically speaking Ever wondered how to publish your work online? Acclaimed graphic novel creators Kate Beaton, Willow Dawson, Emily Horne, Brian McLachlan and Ryan North discuss web comics, from developing an idea to publishing and distribution. Moderated by The Beguiling’s Christopher Butcher. Also: Get a sneak preview of the 2009 Toronto Comic Arts Festival (May 9 and 10). Presented with The Beguiling (beguiling.com). Tuesday, April 7, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. North York Central Library, Concourse
anime bash Come in costume and cosplay with other fans. Those in costume can win cool prizes, including two passes 8
to this year’s Anime North (May 22 – 24). World-class costume designer Jacqueline M. Ward gives tips to designing jaw-dropping costumes. Then catch a screening of acclaimed anime film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. Presented with Anime North (animenorth.com) and The Beguiling (beguiling.com). Saturday, April 18, 2 – 5 p.m. North York Central Library, Auditorium
history of the high heel
keep kids reading with patty sullivan Join Patty Sullivan, popular host of Kids’ CBC, for three lively programs of reading fun. Enjoy stories, activities, music and more. For kids ages 6 and under. Saturday, April 4, 2 – 3 p.m. North York Central Library
animate this! family edition at the nfb Come to an animation workshop for kids ages 3 to 13. Learn the basics of stop-motion clay animation and watch your story come to life on the big screen. Saturday, April 4, 2 p.m. and Sunday, April 5, 2 p.m. National Film Board of Canada, 150 John Street (at Richmond Street) Free.
Saturday, April 11, 2 – 3 p.m. Albert Campbell Branch Saturday, April 18, 2 – 3 p.m. York Woods Branch
The Bata Shoe Museum curator Elizabeth Semmelhack presents a history of the elevated shoe in her new book, Heights of Fashion. Wednesday, April 22, 7 p.m. Toronto Reference Library 9
blue spruce and silver birch
graphically speaking for kids
Meet nominees of this year’s Blue Spruce and Silver Birch book awards, where kids do the voting. Hosted by popular children’s author Barbara Reid. This event is sponsored by S&B Books Limited (sbbooks.com).
Artist Julie Faulkner from Udon Entertainment — the company behind the Street Fighter comics and the new Udon Kids Manga titles — leads a workshop where kids learn the basics of creating comics and how to construct their own strip. For kids ages 9 to 12. Limited capacity. To register, call 416 . 395 . 5630 — or drop in on the day of. Presented with The Beguiling (beguiling.com).
Saturday, April 11, 2 p.m. North York Central Library, Auditorium
Saturday, April 25, 2 – 3:30 p.m. North York Central Library, Room 1
casa loma stories
anne of green gables mini-play
Spend a special afternoon at Casa Loma with beloved poet Dennis Lee. Event is free with admission to Casa Loma (casaloma.org).
Enjoy a staged excerpt from Canada’s longestrunning musical, Anne of Green Gables, and relive the poignant story of Anne Shirley. Q&A with cast members after the show. Limited to first 130 people. Produced in partnership with Dancap Productions (dancaptickets. com).
Saturday, April 11, 2 p.m. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace
Saturday, April 25, 2 p.m. Lillian H. Smith Branch 10
Everybody’s reading One Book and it’s Glen Downie’s Loyalty Management. Pick up a Reader's Guide at your library branch and join us for author events, book discussions, poetry slams, walking tours, and other programs that bring this book to life. One Book Kick-Off Glen Downie in conversation with Tina Srebotnjak. Live music. Thursday, April 2, 7 p.m. Toronto Reference Library
Glen Downie at Authors at Harbourfront Centre $8 admission. Free for members and students with valid ID. readings.org Wednesday, April 15, 7:30 p.m. York Quay Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
On Being Dad: Writing about Fatherhood Writers Glen Downie, Dan Hill (I Am My Father’s Son), and David Gilmour (The Film Club) on the joys and tribulations of fatherhood. Tuesday, April 7, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Beaches Branch
The Politics of Poetry Toronto poets Michael Boughn, Beatriz Hausner and Goran Simic on poetry as a tool for dissent. Thursday, April 16, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Parkdale Branch 11
The Junction Literary Pub Crawl
Display: “Poetry Wall-toWall”
An entertaining historical and literary walking tour of the Junction. Wind up at a local pub for a reading of some of Glen Downie’s favorite poems.
Experience the beauty of the written word in this display of poetry broadsides from the Library’s Special Collections, as well as from Glen Downie’s private holdings. Come and discover why these poems won’t stay on the shelves!
Saturday, April 18, 2 – 4 p.m. Meet at Annette Street Branch
The Art Bar Poetry Series
To view the full line-up, visit keeptorontoreading.ca and click on ‘Authors and Speakers.’
April 2009 Toronto Reference Library
Canada’s longest running poetry series hosts an evening with Glen Downie. Tuesday, April 21, 8 p.m. Clinton’s, 693 Bloor Street West
one book online Visit keeptorontoreading.ca. Go to the One Book section and:
Poetry Slam with the Toronto Poetry Project Come out and hear poetry from street level. Cash prizes and accolades for winning poets! Thursday, April 23, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Parkdale Branch
One Book: Book Club Discussion Tuesday, April 28, 7 – 8:30 p.m. North York Central Library Open to all.
• Find up-to-date event listings • Explore a virtual book featuring pages from Loyalty Management and audio of Glen Downie reading his poems • Watch a video of Glen Downie at home in his neighbourhood • Read an essay about the history of the Junction • Get the One Book interactive poetry widget and post it on your Facebook page • Engage with an interactive virtual poetry map of Toronto
authors Elizabeth Abbott Elizabeth Abbott is the former Dean of Women at the University of Toronto. Her recent book Sugar: A Bittersweet History was shortlisted for the 2009 Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction. Event: Lit Lunch. Wednesday, April 8. Martha Baillie Martha Baillie is the author of three novels, and has been published in Canada, Germany and Hungary. Her poetry has appeared in journals such as Descant, Prairie Fire and the Antigonish Review. Martha is also a bilingual storyteller (English/French). Event: Literary Buzz. Wednesday, April 22.
One Book Reading with Glen Downie Thursday, April 30 , 7 – 8:30 p.m. High Park Branch
Elizabeth Baird Elizabeth Baird is the Executive Food Editor of Canadian Living Magazine. She is the author of several best-selling cookbooks, including The Complete Canadian Living Baking Book. She was also a co-host of Canadian Living Cooks on Food Network. Event: Lit Lunch. Wednesday, April 15.
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Kate Beaton
Glen Downie Kate Beaton is a Nova Scotia native who came to Toronto after living on both coasts. She started a cartooning website in 2007 (katebeaton.com), and her work is often recognizable for its humorous historical themes. Event: Graphically Speaking. Tuesday, April 7.
Michael Boughn
Toronto poet Glen Downie won the 2008 Toronto Book Award for his collection of poems, Loyalty Management. Glen has also published fiction, nonfiction, reviews, and six books of poetry. Event: Various One Book events. David Eddie
Michael Boughn is a writer and independent scholar who has been teaching part time at the University of Toronto for 12 years. His books of poetry include Dislocations in Crystal and one's own MIND. Event: One Book: The Politics of Poetry. Thursday, April 16. David Chariandy
David Eddie is the author of Chump Change and the memoir Housebroken. He also writes for television and magazines, and the Damage Control advice column in the Globe and Mail. Event: Lit City: The Annex. Tuesday, April 28. Joy Fielding
David Chariandy’s novel Soucouyant was nominated for the Governor General’s Award and the Toronto Book Award. It was also longlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize. Event: Lit Lunch. Thursday, April 23. Willow Dawson
Joy Fielding is one of Canada’s bestselling writers. Her works include Charley’s Web, Heartstopper, Mad River Road, Puppet, and more than a dozen other acclaimed novels. Event: Lit Lunch. Wednesday, April 22. Edward Finstein
Willow Dawson is the illustrator of No Girls Allowed and Violet Miranda: Girl Pirate. Willow’s semiautobiographical webcomic 100 Mile House is published online by Top Shelf Productions. Event: Graphically Speaking. Tuesday, April 7. Anthony De Sa
Edward Finstein, the Wine Doctor, is the awardwinning author of Ask the Wine Doctor. He is also a wine journalist, international wine judge, professor of wine, consultant, lecturer, appraiser, tour guide and TV/Radio host. Visit his website at winedoctor.ca. Events: Various Literary Buzz events. David Gilmour David Gilmour is the author of six novels, including the Governor General’s Award-winning A Perfect Night to Go to China. He also served as national film critic for CBC’s The Journal and hosted CBC’s Gilmour on the Arts. Event: One Book: Writing About Fatherhood. Tuesday, April 7.
Anthony De Sa’s short story collection Barnacle Love was released in March 2008. His short fiction has been published in several North American literary magazines. His first novel, Carnival of Desire, is slotted for a 2011 release. Event: Lit City: Diaspora Dialogues. Friday, April 24. Claudia Dey
Katherine Govier Claudia Dey is a novelist and playwright. She also writes the Group Therapy column for the Globe and Mail. Her debut novel, Stunt, was critically praised, with Time Out Chicago calling it “deeply weird and totally beautiful.” Event: Lit Lunch. Wednesday, April 29.
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Katherine Govier has published three collections of short stories and eight novels, including Three Views of Crystal Water and Creation. A 20th anniversary edition of her short story collection, Fables of Brunswick Avenue, was published in 2005. Event: Lit City: The Annex. Tuesday, April 28. 15
Marjorie Harris
Warren MacKenzie Marjorie Harris is the national gardening columnist for the Globe and Mail and the editor-at-large of Gardening Life magazine. She is the author of several gardening books, including The Canadian Gardener. Event: Lit Lunch. Tuesday, April 7.
Beatriz Hausner
Warren MacKenzie (CA, CFP, CIMA), co-author of New Rules, is an independent financial advisor with more than 20 years of experience. He runs Second Opinion Investor Services Inc., which offers independent advice for investors. Event: Lit Lunch. Thursday, April 16. John McFetridge
Poet and translator Beatriz Hausner's first poetry collection, The Wardrobe Mistress, was published in 2003. Since then, LyricalMyrical Press has published three chapbooks of her work: Towards the Ideal Man Poems, The Stitched Heart, The Archival Stone. Event: One Book: The Politics of Poetry. Thursday, April 16. Ken Hawkins
John McFetridge, author of Dirty Sweet and Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, became fascinated with crime when attending a murder trial at age 12 with his police officer brother. His new novel, Swap, will be released this fall. Event: Lit Lunch. Thursday, April 30. Brian McLachlan
Ken Hawkins, co-author of New Rules, is an investment professional with over 25 years of experience. He worked as a portfolio manager, quantitative analyst/strategist and as an investment advisor. Event: Lit Lunch. Thursday, April 16. Dan Hill
Brian McLachlan's webcomic The Princess Planet is full of castles, magic, unicorns and octocorns. He also makes funnies for Owl and Nick magazines, Thomson Textbooks and Scholastic Education. Brian enjoys minigolf and hockey. Event: Graphically Speaking. Tuesday, April 7. Jennifer McLagan
At the age of 23, Dan Hill had his first musical smash hit, “Sometimes When We Touch.” His awards include a Grammy, five Junos, four platinum and two gold albums. His memoir I Am My Father’s Son was released in January. Event: One Book: Writing About Fatherhood. Tuesday, April 7. Joseph Kertes
Jennifer McLagan has more than 25 years of experience in the culinary world. She has worked as a chef in London and Paris, as well as her native Australia. Her writing has appeared in many magazines, including Gourmet and Fine Cooking. Event: Literary Buzz. Wednesday, April 15. Ryan North
Joseph Kertes, a Hungarian-born, award-winning author, is founder of Humber College’s School for Writers, where he is currently the Dean. Event: Lit Lunch. Wednesday, April 29.
Dennis Lee
Katrina Onstad Dennis Lee is the beloved author of many poetry collections for children and adults alike. His books include Alligator Pie, Garbage Delight, Jelly Belly and Bubblegum Delicious. He lives with his wife in Toronto, where he was recently the city's first poet laureate. Event: Casa Loma Stories. Saturday, April 11.
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Ryan North’s Dinosaur Comics is about talking dinosaurs who have adventures. You can read them every day at qwantz.com. The first book collection, The Best of Dinosaur Comics 2003 – 2005: Your Whole Family Is Made Out Of Meat, is now available. Event: Graphically Speaking. Tuesday, April 7.
Katrina Onstad is the author of How Happy to Be. She contributes regularly to CBCnews.ca, Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The New York Times. Katrina is at work on her second novel. Event: Lit City: Yorkville. Wednesday, April 29. 17
Itah Sadu
Richard Poplak
Itah Sadu is a distinguished storyteller and children’s author. Her books include How The Coconut Got Its Face, Name Calling and Christopher Please Clean Up Your Room. She is also co-owner of the popular Toronto bookstore, A Different Booklist. Event: Celebrating Rita Cox. Wednesday, April 15.
Richard Poplak has written for various publications, including Toronto Life and Canadian Living. He is also a filmmaker. His new book, The Sheikh's Batmobile: In Pursuit of American Pop Culture in the Muslim World, will be released in March. Event: Literary Buzz. Thursday, April 30. Richard Scrimger
Liz Primeau
At-home dad and author Richard Scrimger’s recent books include Mystical Rose for adults and From Charlie’s Point of View for children. He is also the author of the popular Norbert series for young readers, including the latest, The Boy from Earth. Event: Lit City: Eastern Edge. Thursday, April 9.
Liz Primeau is the author of My Natural History: The Evolution of a Gardener. She is also the founding editor of Canadian Gardening magazine and former host of HGTV’s Canadian Gardening Television. Event: Lit Lunch. Tuesday, April 7. Shyam Selvadurai
Barbara Reid
Shyam Selvadurai’s first novel Funny Boy won the W.H. Smith/Books in Canada First Novel Award. He is the author of Cinnamon Gardens and Swimming in the Monsoon Sea and the editor of an anthology, Story-Wallah! A Celebration of South Asian Fiction. Event: Lit City: Celebrity Picks. Wednesday, April 1.
Barbara Reid is best known for her vibrant plasticine illustrations in such picture books as The Party, Gifts, Have You Seen Birds? and Two by Two. The Subway Mouse earned her a prestigious Ruth & Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book award. Event: Blue Spruce and Silver Birch. Saturday, April 11.
Elizabeth Semmelhack
Nino Ricci
Elizabeth Semmelhack is the curator at The Bata Shoe Museum. She has been featured in many magazines including National Geographic, Vogue and Elle. She has also appeared on numerous programs, including the Today Show and the Late Night With Conan O’Brien Show. Event: History of the High Heel. Wednesday, April 22.
Nino Ricci’s first novel, Lives of the Saints, garnered international acclaim and was adapted into a miniseries starring Sophia Loren. Nino is also a past president of the Canadian Centre of International PEN. His newest novel is The Origin of Species. Event: Lit City: Diaspora Dialogues. Friday, May 1. Ken Setterington
Ray Robertson
Author and storyteller Ken Setterington is an international authority on children’s books. He also serves as the Children and Youth Advocate for Library Services for Toronto Public Library. His books include The Snow Queen and Clever Katarina for children. Event: Lit City: Women of Scarborough. Friday, April 17.
Ray Robertson’s novels include Home Movies, Moody Food, and the recent What Happened Later, which was nominated for the 2007 Trillium Book Award. His sixth novel, David, will be published in September. Event: Lit City: Yorkville. Wednesday, April 29. Antanas Sileika
Jeffrey Round Jeffrey Round is the bestselling author of A Cage of Bones. He has worked as a television producer and writer for the CBC and Alliance Atlantis. Event: Lit Lunch. Thursday, April 30.
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Antanas Sileika is the author of Dinner at the End of the World and Buying on Time, which was nominated for the Toronto Book Award. Antanas is also the artistic director of the Humber School for Writers. Event: Lit City: Weston. Monday, April 6. 19
Goran Simic Goran Simic has published 11 volumes of poetry, drama and short fiction. His work has been published and performed in several European countries. Immigrant Blues is his second full-length volume of poems in English. Event: One Book: The Politics of Poetry. Thursday, April 16.
speakers & hosts Christopher Butcher
Bonnie Stern
Christopher Butcher is the manager of the worldfamous comic book store The Beguiling, in addition to being a freelance writer and the co-founder of the Toronto Comic Arts Festival. He blogs daily at comics212.net. Event: Graphically Speaking. Tuesday, April 7.
Bonnie Stern is one of Canada’s most popular food personalities. For over 30 years, she has operated the Bonnie Stern School of Cooking and is the author of 11 bestselling cookbooks. She currently writes a column for the National Post. Event: Lit Lunch. Wednesday, April 15. Priscila Uppal
Rita Cox Priscila Uppal’s Ontological Necessities was short-listed for the Griffin Poetry Prize. Her second novel, To Whom It May Concern, was released in January. She is also a professor of Humanities and English at York University in Toronto. Event: Lit City: Diaspora Dialogues. Friday, April 17.
Recognized as a community activist, admired leader and storyteller, Rita Cox’s work in multiculturalism and literacy has touched the lives of Toronto’s diverse communities. In 1997, she was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada. Event: Celebrating Rita Cox. Wednesday, April 15. Cynthia Dale
Sherri Vanderveen
Cynthia Dale is an award-winning actor, a singer, and a dancer on stage and on screen. She has worked extensively in theatre, and on screen in countless film and television appearances, including her breakout role on CBC’s Street Legal. Event: Lit City: Celebrity Picks. Wednesday, April 1.
Sherri Vanderveen is the author of Absent and Belle Falls. She has worked for nearly 10 years as a medical editor and writer. Her short works of fiction have appeared in several Canadian literary journals. Event: Lit City: Diaspora Dialogues. Friday, May 1. East Side Players
Kenneth Whyte
East Side Players is one of Toronto’s longestestablished community theatre groups and has been engaging audiences for over 40 years. This awardwinning non-profit group has produced over 175 shows. They perform at the Papermill Theatre. Event: Lit City Classics. Tuesday, April 14.
Kenneth Whyte has served as executive editor of Alberta Report, editor-in-chief of Saturday Night, and founding editor of the National Post. In 2005, he was appointed as Maclean’s editor-in-chief and publisher. The Uncrowned King is his first book. Event: Lit Lunch. Wednesday, April 8. Julie Faulkner
Julie Faulkner is an animator by day. She also works in design and development projects for animated series, comics, children’s books and product graphics. She has also taught animation basics at Sheridan College. Event: Graphically Speaking for Kids. Saturday, April 25. 20
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Emily Horne Emily Horne is the photographer for the webcomic A Softer World, which is written by Joey Comeau. The webcomic has been online for six years, has published a collection of strips, and been featured in papers such as the The Guardian and Halifax’s The Coast. Event: Graphically Speaking. Tuesday, April 7. Dwayne Morgan Spoken word artist Dwayne Morgan is the founder of Up From The Roots entertainment, which promotes the positive artistic contributions of African-Canadian and urban influenced artists. He has performed throughout Canada, the US and internationally. Event: Celebrating Rita Cox. Wednesday, April 15. Amy Sky Songwriter Amy Sky’s music has been recorded by an illustrious who’s who of the music world, including Reba McEntire, Anne Murray, Diana Ross, Olivia Newton-John, Cyndi Lauper and Cliff Richard. Event: Lit City: Celebrity Picks. Wednesday, April 1.
keep toronto reading in the ttc Check out great bargains on books in TTC stations, from Toronto Public Library’s Book Ends stores. Spend $5 or more on used books and receive a brand new book for free, while supplies last. Proceeds go to the Toronto Public Library Foundation (tplfoundation.ca).
Presented in partnership with the Toronto Transit Commission (ttc.ca). Thanks also to the Friends of the Toronto Public Library, North and South chapters, for helping organize these events. Thanks also to Harlequin, Random House of Canada and Tundra Books for donating new books to our sales.
Mondays, April 6 and 27, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Yonge/Bloor Station Monday, April 20, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Finch Station
Toronto’s Library. Absolutely Vital.
Tina Srebotnjak Tina Srebotnjak heads up program development at Toronto Public Library. She worked in broadcasting for many years — at CBC as host of Midday and later at TVOntario as host of Imprint. Tina serves as moderator for many library events. Event: Various One Book and Lit City events. Patty Sullivan Patty Sullivan is host of Kids' CBC. Since 2003, she has brought fun and learning to homes across Canada. Patty got her start in children’s television as a host at TVOKids. She has also served as a UNICEF ambassador for several years. Event: Keep Kids Reading. Saturdays, April 4, 11, 18. Jacqueline M. Ward
check out keeptorontoreading.ca for: • Up-to-date event information • Keep Toronto Reading blog — Go behind the scenes at our events. View photos. Read exclusive interviews. Post your comments too! • Contest — Enter to win a set of five books by some of this year’s participating authors. • Also: Join us on facebook. Invite family and friends too: torontopubliclibrary.ca/facebook
Jacqueline M. Ward is a regular competitor at sci-fi and costuming conventions. She has also served as a masquerade judge at conventions. In 2006, she received the ICG’s Founder’s Award for being “the most successful costumer in 25 years of CostumeCon.” Event: Anime Bash. Saturday, April 18. 22
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Toronto Public Library thanks the following sponsors and partners for supporting Keep Toronto Reading 2009.
Thank you to the following sponsors and partners for supporting the 2009 Keep Toronto Reading One Book community read program.
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