Authors

 

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!

 

 

Please select a letter to view the amazing lineup for 2010!

 

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Kenneth Oppel

Kenneth Oppel

Portrait  of Alissa York

Yann Martel Kenneth Oppel Alissa York

 

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Alissa York - Adopt an Author

Portrait of Alissa York

Alissa York's novels include Mercy and Effigy, which was shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize. Her short stories have won the Journey Prize and the Bronwen Wallace Award. She has lived all over Canada, and now makes her home in Toronto. See her at the Great Books Marquee at 11:30.