Introducing the TOK Toronto 2021 Lineup

Professional Development Workshops

Thursday September 16, 2021 | 3pm-5pm

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-poetry-tickets-167248198865

Whether you’re just getting started or familiar with the craft, writing poetry can be a tricky art to master. Join writer and editor Terese Mason Pierre as we dive deeper into the structures, styles and techniques of one of the oldest forms of writing.

Saturday September 18, 2021 | 12pm-1pm

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/graphic-novels-masterclass-tickets-168205696767

Graphic novels have captured audiences of all ages for decades, bringing together the craft of writing and art of illustration. Join 2D Location Designer and Comic Artist Ashley Hafsal for a masterclass that will help you get started with your graphic novel journey.

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In Conversation Events

Saturday September 18, 2021 | 10am-11am

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/in-conversation-with-kamal-al-solaylee-and-tamas-dobozy-tickets-168202138123

Join us for a conversation with authors Kamal al-Solaylee and Tama Dobozy as we dive deeper into their works Ghost Geographies and Return: Why We Go Back to Where We Come.

Sunday September 19, 2021 | 10am-11am

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/in-conversation-with-anosh-ironi-and-john-krizanc-tickets-168884743815

Join us for a conversation with best-selling writers and playwrights Anosh Ironi and John Krizanc as we explore their new dramas Buffoon and Tamara. Moderated by Akosua Amo-Adem.

Saturday September 25, 2021 | 10am-11am

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/in-conversation-with-linda-rui-feng-and-isabella-wang-tickets-167246872899

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Linda Rui Feng and Isabella Wang as they discuss their new releases Swimming Back to Trout River and Pebble Swing covering Chinese culture and identity.

Sunday September 26, 2021 | 10am-11am

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/in-conversation-with-shayda-kafai-and-amanda-leduc-tickets-167247390447

Join us for an exciting conversation with Shayda Kafai and Amanda Leduc as they explore disability justice and activism through their works Crip Kinship and Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space.