Explore Canada’s largest outdoor marketplace of books, magazines, authors, arts organizations, and more!
Saturday, September 28 – 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, September 29 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This year’s festival takes place on Queen’s Park Crescent East from Grosvenor Street to the north end of Queen’s Park.
The Literary Press Group (LPG) is a not-for-profit association that currently represents over 60 Canadian-owned and -operated literary book publishers. Our members produce books by some of Canada’s most innovative and creative writers, giving readers access to diverse voices that have not been well represented in mainstream publishing. LPG also runs All Lit Up, an online book retailer and literary showcase space dedicated to indie Canadian books.
Explore the finest books with Maple Leaf Publishing, a division of Maple Leaf LTD. We are dedicated to discovering and showcasing exceptional works from independent writers. Our mission is to empower authors to reach broader audiences and unlock new opportunities. As an independent publishing and publicity service provider, we offer innovative solutions and effective campaigns, leveraging over a decade of experience in both traditional and self-publishing. Discover how we can help bring your extraordinary story to fruition.
Stelliform Press publishes environmental stories with heart and hope. Focusing on sf, fantasy, horror, and literary speculative fiction, Stelliform Press books challenge the power structures that put us at risk, prioritizing storytelling from marginalized authors. Stelliform books have won or been nominated for the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize, the Philip K. Dick Award, the Otherwise Award, and more. Visit our booth for beautiful books printed on recycled paper. Visit www.stelliform.press for discounted ebooks.
Born in Italy, during a turbulent time, and raised in a rural Canadian town by Hungarian immigrant parents, provided a rich background of diverse experiences as fodder for story telling.
Upon expanding my horizons at the University of Toronto, I felt inspired, resulting in a children’s book entitled ‘Hello, New Friend’, about a puppy searching for friendship, and a young adult historical fiction novel entitled ‘Escape to Tomorrow’, about a teenager’s struggles during World War 2.
Hope you enjoy!
When 17 year old Everly Dahl is recruited by the Bloodwood Society, she’s eager to join the rebellion and rise up against the global force that destroyed her life. But the fight will require sacrifice, and Everly will soon have to decide what matters most—the success of the rebellion, or the survival of the only family she has left. This stunning debut by Toronto-based author Ainsley Doty is proudly presented by Moote Point Publishing House.
Book Marketing Services
Author Solutions
Maple Leaf Publishing
Bookstores
ABC Books/BMV
Another Story Bookshop
Bakka-Phoenix Books
Queen Books
Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
The Maple Staple
Little Ghosts Bookstore
Inhabit Books
Food Vendors
La Paisa Colombian Food
Cachito
Happy Twist Inc.
Ontario Corn Roasters
WuBaEats
Mis Amigos Festival Catering
169 Juice
Rick’s Good Eats
The Ultimate Food Truck
Fleets Coffee
Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP
Indie Authors
Charis Kay Publishing
Hillary Encourages
A.M. Clarke
Words With Michelle
GateCove Publishing
JanJongstraBooks
Robert Skaf
Violet Hour
TO Comix Press
Snow Leopard ArtsEntertainment
Keith Grachow
Linda Walsh
Jason Shannon
Jessica Lee Sheppard
Russell Brooks
Victor Malarek
Edith J. Willow
Moote Point Publishing House
A.J. Vrana
Arthur Barillas
Ash City Press
E. M. Williams
I.C. Nicastro
James Robert Paige Books
Elgin House Press
Starlit Publishing (Tao Wong)
Bridget L. Rose Books Inc.
Marcus LaPierre
Kaylene McPhee
Thinking Is Hard by aivars
Toronto Method Mindfulness
The Great Canadian Group
Crawford Entertainment
Poesy
Jeff Cottrill
Indie Authors – Kids
The Grown-up Mom
Our Ancestories
Open Sky Stories
Strengthen Hands Educational Resources Inc.
TrueLuv Productions Inc.
Empowering Children’s Books by Stephanie Scott and Jeanette Chau
Editions Touana
Lilly Esther and Friends
abcBookNook
Beatrice Majthenyi Mercuriano
Doodle Paw Press
Kaj Hasselriis Comics
Sara Furlong
Sights Seen Publishing
Catherine Swartz
Saffron Press
Reflections Counselling and Psychotherapy Services Publications
The Abeku Adventures
Kreative Publishing Studio
Magazines
Maclean’s Magazine
Magazines Canada
The Walrus
Owlkids Magazines
Brick, A Literary Journal
The Local
Toronto Journal
Pulp Literature Press
Broken Pencil Magazine
Feels Zine
Shameless Magazine
The Familiars
The Ampersand Review of Writing & Publishing
Humber Literary Review
The New Quarterly Literary Society Inc.
Arts/Non-profit Organizations
Bike Share Toronto
Luminato
Diaspora Dialogues
Literary Press Group/All Lit Up
Ontario Library Association
Canadian Authors Association
League of Canadian Poets
Royal Ontario Museum
Educational Organizations
Brain Power
Toronto Area Bible Students
Toronto Public Library
TPL Bookmobile
Toronto Public Library Workers Union
Amnesty International Toronto Organization
Soapbox Science
University of Toronto Child Development Labs
Passion 4 Dreams Inc.
Ontario Science Centre
Literacy Organizations
Asian Canadian Writers’ Workshop
Book Clubs for Inmates
United for Literacy
Start2Finish
Story Planet/Alien Art Market
Ripple Foundation
Writers Group Organizations
Toronto Romance Writers
Mesdames of Mayhem
5 Otter Editorial
Health & Wellness Writers Group
Sharon Lax and Ira Nayman
Wordsmiths
The Word Guild
PEN Canada Writers in Exile
Immigrant Writers Association
mrsbbookroom.com
meettheauthor.ca
Retailers
Book Bubbled Shop
Serenade Jewels and Accessories
The Balloon Guy & Friends
Publishers
Simon & Schuster
HarperCollins Canada
House of Anansi & Groundwood Books
University of Toronto Press
Dundurn Press
Latitude 46
James Lorimer & Company
Coach House Books
Cormorant Books
Annick Press
ECW Press
Arsenal Pulp Press
Second Story Press
Walk-In Islamic InfoCenter
Happy Science Canada
Buddha’s Light Publications
Book*hug Press
Wolsak & Wynn
Stelliform Press
Eerie River Publishing
Griots Lounge Publishing Canada
Gordon Hill Press
Brick Books
RE:BOOKS Publishing
Exile Quarterly/Exile Editions
Turtle’s Back Publishing
Skyky Cultural Publishers
Flamingo Rampant
Ruth Amanda
Colour Happy
Media Organizations
MET Radio
Booth 23
Celebrating adventures in literary publishing since 2004, Book*hug Press is a radically optimistic independent publisher working at the forefront of contemporary book culture. We publish dynamic books of literary fiction and nonfiction, poetry, and translated literature with a strong and recognizable brand, and readers turn to us for intelligent and engaging books. We champion emerging and established writers that challenge and push the boundaries of cultural expectations with work that is bold, necessary, and urgent.
Booth 82B
Tiara Jade Chutkhan (Bookworm Publishing) is a Toronto based indie author. Her work includes two anthology collections: Two Timed Removed: An Anthology of Indo-Caribbean Fiction and Two Timed Removed Volume II: An Anthology of Contemporary Indo-Caribbean Stories. The third and final volume is set to be released in October 2023. Tiara is also writing a cozy fantasy series and the first book will be released in Fall 2023.
Festival Sponsor
For over 70 years, Harlequin has been publishing books that have entertained audiences worldwide. In print, ebook and audio formats, book-to-movie, TV and podcast adaptations, our romance novels have it all—hopeful fresh starts, dramatic family sagas, and unexpected twists and turns. Visit Harlequin.com and start reading today.
Booth 33-34
House of Anansi is Canada’s leading independent publisher. With award-winning and bestselling books from authors such as Tanya Talaga, Katherena Vermette and Patrick DeWitt, we endeavor to publish work that reflects the changing nature of our world and country. Groundwood, our children’s imprint, is ahead of the curve and justice-oriented without sacrificing warmth, beauty, and playfulness. We take pride in publishing BIPOC, Indigenous and LGBTQ+ writers, and firing up the imagination with Very Good Books.
Booth 39A
John McNab is a Canadian author, who has two works of fiction: The Assembler and The Chipmaker. They depict an Israeli professional, who insists she’s merely an investor. Some investor she actually is, however. She can’t be ignored, however much she might wish to be and, for all the rogue actors whose attention she unwittingly attracts, a small cadre of others will come to her defense when, inevitably, her life comes under threat.
Booth 67
Award-winning magazines for kids ages 3-13. Chirp (ages 3-6), Chickadee (ages 6-9) and OWL (ages 9-13) offer quality, engaging, timely, and fun content to foster reading and learning. Bursting with activities, animal facts, feature stories, jokes, comics, fiction, puzzles, and more, Owlkids magazines encourage children to discover and explore the world around them.
Booth 31
Second Story Press is dedicated to publishing feminist-inspired books for all ages. We explore themes of social justice, human rights, and abilities while highlighting Indigenous and authentic voices.
Booth 43A
Stelliform Press publishes environmental stories with heart and hope. Focusing on sf, fantasy, horror, and literary speculative fiction, Stelliform Press books challenge the power structures that put us at risk, prioritizing storytelling from marginalized authors. Stelliform books have been recognized by the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize, the Philip K. Dick Award, the Otherwise Award, and more. Visit our booth for beautiful books printed on recycled paper. Visit www.stelliform.press for discounted ebooks.
Booth 85A
Sun Cross Publications offers the literary heritage of cosmic horror in the spirit of H.P. Lovecraft and his heirs. We are a publisher, helping authors get their work published in print form, guiding them on platforms like Amazon KDP & others. In future, we will offer online courses.
Visit our website to download a FREE novel “Sacred Heart” for entertainment AND our FREE Writers Craft guide report, to help you become a better author
Booth 84B
Frank and philosophical, gentle and brave, This Grief Thing F**KING Sucks wanders the ghost town of grief, reaching out a hand to those it encounters along the way. Through clear-eyed prose and tender-hearted poetry, Taya Mikado confidently engages in discourse around tough topics like suicide, mental health, grief, and resilience. Writing with humour and heart, her intention is to destigmatize grief, promote mental health awareness, and provide a comforting resource for others experiencing bereavement, especially young adults.
Booth 37
The Word On The Street champions reading and writing in Canada through a free annual festival and year-round literary programming that celebrates storytelling, ideas, and imagination.
Support The Word On The Street by making a donation at the WOTS Support Our Festival Booth.
