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The 29th annual International Festival of Authors (IFOA) plays host to many of the world’s pre-eminent established and emerging literary artists for eleven days this October. See authors live on stage, mingle with literary celebrities and have books signed.

The Festival presents a number of special events including readings by Scotiabank Giller Prize and Governor General’s Literary Award finalists, and the awarding of the Harbourfront Festival Prize. Young readers also have an opportunity to see their favourite authors during YoungIFOA (October 28, 30, 31). This year, YoungIFOA takes the form of “book days,” full day programmes tailored to a specific age group from Grades K to 9.

This year, IFOA presents a special focus on Irish writers and writing, in collaboration with guest curator Colm Tóibín, as well as a focus on writers and playwrights from Quebec. IFOA also presents a number of events outside the GTA, in Hamilton, Burlington, Parry Sound, and Barrie, as well as special partnerships with select theatres in Toronto.

The public can visit readings.org throughout the summer for Festival updates.

Getting there: Spadina streetcar to Queens Quay

For more information contact:
Phone: 416-973-4000
Email: readings@harbourfrontcentre.com

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