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Since 1990, The Word On The Street has proudly hosted some of the finest talent in Canadian literature. Our 21st festival is shaping up to be another great one. Check out all of the confirmed authors, performers and storytellers on the right hand page!  Stay tuned as further author announcements are made over the next few weeks!

 

 

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Kenneth Oppel

Kenneth Oppel

Portrait of Alissa York
Yann Martel Kenneth Oppel Alissa York

 

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Ruth Ohi - Adopt this Author

Ruth Ohi It wasn’t till she reached grade eight that Ruth Ohi realized she wanted to be an illustrator of children’s books. After graduating from the Ontario College of Art, she was immediately offered a project by Annick Press. Since then, she has illustrated more than 40 books, 8 of which she has also written.

Kenneth Oppel - Adopt this Author

Kenneth Oppel Kenneth Oppel is the Governor General’s Award-winning author of the Airborn series and the Silverwing Saga, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. He lives in Toronto with his wife and their three children. See him at the Scotiabank Giller Prize Bestsellers Stage at 11:15 presenting his new book Half Brother.

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