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October 20–30, 2010
IFOA Calendar of Events
IFOA Schedule
2010-09-02 15:00
2010-09-02 19:00
The 2010 International Festival of Authors is proud to present a festival sneak peak on Thursday, September 2 on the Courtyard Stage at the Direct Energy Centre during this year's Canadian National Exhibition.
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2010-10-20 15:00
2010-11-05 01:00
IFOA Ontario, the International Festival of Author’s (IFOA) touring component, brings authors from IFOA’s roster of the best contemporary writers from around the globe to a number of Ontario locations.
Between the dates of October 21 and November 5, IFOA Ontario travels to Barrie, Midland, Orillia, Owen Sound, Parry Sound, Picton, Port Hope, Sudbury, Uxbridge, and Windsor; with more locations to be announced.
2010-10-20 20:00
2010-10-20 22:00
On the opening night of the Festival, IFOA joins forces with PEN Canada to present a unique event in support of freedom of expression. Past participants have included Alice Munro, Roddy Doyle, Margaret Atwood, Ian Rankin, Deepa Mehta, Adrienne Clarkson and many more. more ...
2010-10-21 19:00
2010-10-21 20:00
Authors David Bergen and Emma Donoghue read from their latest novels and are interviewed by Jennifer Shannon.
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2010-10-23 14:00
2010-10-23 15:30
Authors David Bergen, Aryn Kyle and Dan Rhodes read from their latest novels.
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2010-10-25 20:00
2010-10-25 21:30
The Governor General's Literary Awards are given annually to the best English- and French-language books in the categories of Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Drama, Children's Literature, and Translation. Now in its sixth year, this event presents readings by the authors shortlisted for the 2010 Governor General’s Literary Award for English-language Fiction. more ...
2010-10-26 19:30
2010-10-26 21:00
Authors Eleanor Catton, Adam Gopnik, Robert McCrum, and David Rakoff read from their latest novels.
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2010-10-27 19:00
2010-10-27 20:00
Authors Camilla Gibb, Paul Harding and Priscila Uppal participate in an round table discussion moderated by Jennifer Shannon.
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2010-10-27 20:00
2010-10-27 21:30
The Writers' Trust Awards is one of the largest literary prize-giving events in the country, now annually awarding $155,000 to Canadian writers. For the third consecutive year, IFOA is proud to present the works nominated for the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize. more ...
2010-10-28 19:00
2010-10-28 20:00
Authors Giles Blunt, Michael Koryta and Chevy Stevens participate in an IFOA Noir round table moderated by Jennifer Shannon.
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