BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is announcing the launch of its first-ever Book Week. From April 23 to May 4, 2025, this new annual celebration showcases the power of storytelling and highlights the vibrant literary talent within the community.
This year, Brampton Book Week aligns with the 10th anniversary of the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) from April 27 to May 4 in Brampton, a major milestone for one of Canada’s most influential literary festivals.
Brampton Book Week invites the community to connect through the written and spoken word. Through engaging events and activities, residents and visitors are encouraged to explore the power of storytelling and celebrate the voices that reflect Brampton’s diversity.
Save the dates | First Annual Brampton Book Week featured events
Writer in Residence Showcase
Celebrate Brampton Library and Brampton Arts Organization (BAO)’s Writer in Residence program! Meet local author, Kevin heronJones, alongside emerging writers and enjoy an evening of storytelling and light refreshments. Registration is free and required for participation in this event.
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: 6 pm
Location: Gore Meadows Library and Community Centre, 10150 The Gore Rd., Brampton, ON
Author Talk Series: Ian Williams
Celebrate local literary talent with Brampton Arts Walk of Fame inductee Ian Williams as he reads from his latest book, What I Mean to Say: Remaking Conversation in Our Time. Moderated by Jael Richardson, Executive Director of the FOLD, and presented in partnership with Brampton Library and Brampton On Stage. Registration is free and required for participation in this event.
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Cyril Clark Theatre, 20 Loafers Lake Ln., Brampton, ON
Spoken Word Showcase
Spoken word host The Wild Woman returns to The Rose Studio with a powerhouse lineup featuring Wali Shah, Lisa Shen, Patrick de Belen and Spitty. Tickets are $15 or included as part of the FOLD Festival Pass.
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: The Rose Studio, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton, ON
Brampton Book Week is presented in collaboration with the City’s valued local cultural partners, including:
- Experience Brampton
- Brampton On Stage
- Brampton Library
- Brampton Arts Organization (BAO)
- Downtown Brampton BIA (DBBIA)
- Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD)
- Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)
Supporting strong literacy skills and uplifting local literary voices are essential to building a more inclusive, connected and empowered community. Brampton is a vibrant literary hub and is home to renowned authors such as Ian Williams, Rupi Kaur and Rohinton Mistry. By celebrating local voices, the City is fostering a culture where every story matters and every resident can see themselves represented in the pages of a book.
For the full schedule and more information, visit experiencebrampton.ca/bookweek.
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“We are proud to launch Brampton’s first-ever Book Week, a celebration of storytelling, literacy and community. Strong literacy skills are vital to success, and this week of free events encourages residents and visitors of all ages to embrace reading and discover new voices. Thank you to our incredible partners for helping bring this exciting new initiative to life and for supporting the literary talent that thrives in our city. I encourage everyone to come out, take part in the festivities, and experience the joy of Brampton Book Week.” – Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton