Festival Media

Media Accreditation/Images

 

To apply for media accreditation for The Word On The Street Book and Magazine Festival 2009, please complete and return the media accreditation form BEFORE your arrival at the festival. Accreditation may be applied for online or via fax using the media accreditation form.

 

Media passes, interview request forms and site maps may be picked up September 27th on-site at Queen's Park at the Media Tent commencing at 9:30am. Planet3 Communications will be on-site arranging interviews.

 

Accreditation will allow media access to all events and the VIP area, where space permits, at the 20th Annual The Word On The Street.

 

Download the 2009 Media Accreditation Form here

 

Download the 2009 Interview Request form here

 

Download high res author headshots and festival images here

 

Download a high res copy of the site map here

 


 

2009 Media Releases


September 22, 2009 - The Word On The Street Celebrates 20 Years With Six New Festival Offerings

The Word On The Street is pleased to celebrate its 20th festival by launching three new programming venues and two literacy murals, revamping KidStreet and offering commemorative merchandise featuring original Charles Pachter artwork.


September 18, 2009 - Highlights of The Word On The Street’s 20th Festival

The Word On The Street will be offering plenty of special activities and events in celebration of its 20th festival.

 

September 18, 2009 - See All Your Favourite CBC Radio One Personalities on the CBC Stage!

CBC Radio One will host a full day of literary fun on the CBC Stage at the The Word On The Street.

 

September 17, 2009 - Listings Announcement

The Word On The Street is thrilled to announce a star-studded line-up for its 20th festival celebrations!

 

September 17, 2009 - Stay Connected with The Word On The Street via Facebook, Twitter, E-Newsletter or Blog

The Word On The Street Toronto will be launching its 20th festival this September and will keep you informed with the very latest using a variety of social media outlets.

 

September 16, 2009 - Stay in the Financial Loop at the Money Matters Tent

The Word On The Street will host its first tent featuring financial experts, the Money Matters Tent, at its 20th festival.

 

September 11, 2009 - Experience the best in Canadian literature at the Scotiabank Bestsellers Stage

The Word On The Street will present some of the country’s top literary talent at its flagship venue, the Scotiabank Bestsellers Stage.

 

September 10, 2009 - The Word On The Street to “Close the Loop” and Keep Queen’s Park Green

With the help of our sponsors, The Word On The Street will use the latest technology to save valuable energy and ultimately lower greenhouse gas emissions.

 

September 10, 2009 - Canadian Magazines Show and Tell

Get practical advice from some of your favourite magazines at the Canadian Magazines Tent.

 

September 2, 2009 - Enjoy Taste Sensations at the Cooks ‘n’ Books Stage

The Word On The Street is excited to present its first ever cooking venue, the Cooks ‘n’ Books Stage!

 

September 1, 2009 - Experience the Future of Reading with Sony at The Word On The Street

The Sony Reader Lounge returns to The Word On The Street featuring two new Reader editions.

 

August 31, 2009 - Great Reads and Fun Activities for Children of All Ages on KidStreet

KidStreet at The Word On The Street has the best selection and variety of children’s books coming out this fall.


August 31, 2009 - Find Something for Every Reader in the Family at The Word On The Street’s Exhibitor Marketplace

The Exhibitor Marketplace at The Word On The Street features over 225 authors, illustrators, book and magazine publishers, bookstores, literacy organizations, libraries and arts organizations to satisfy any literary craving.

 

August 20, 2009 - The Word On The Street announces its 20th festival line-up!

The Word On The Street is thrilled to announce a star-studded line-up, plus three new venues for its 20th festival celebrations!

 

August 19, 2009 - The Word On The Street Offers an Eclectic Experience at the Diaspora Dialogues Tent

The Word On The Street is proud to present readings and more from the Diaspora Dialogues Tent at this year’s 20th festival, featuring a diverse array of emerging and award-winning writers.

  

August 19, 2009 - The Word On The Street Has Lots of Family Fun to Offer on KidStreet!

2009's KidStreet will feature four lively programming venues, a huge exhibitor marketplace of family-friendly wares and a new Activity Guide produced by the editors of Owlkids and chickaDEE!

 

August 18, 2009 - Enjoy Sonic Exploration at The Word On The Street

The Word On The Street will host two musically-themed venues at its 2009 festival: the globally inspired World Music Stage and the songwriting-focused EYE WEEKLY Music Stage.

 

August 13, 2009 - The Word On The Street Offers a Lively Glimpse into Toronto's Comics Scene

The Word On The Street is proud to partner with the Toronto Comic Arts Festival to present some of our country's top creators at the Comics and Graphic Novels Tent.  

  

August 13, 2009 - The Word On The Street Shines the Spotlight on Queer Writers at its 20th festival

The Word On The Street is proud to partner with Pride Toronto to present some of the most vital artists in the queer literary scene at our Proud Voices Tent.

 

July 27, 2009 - The Word On The Street Launches Adopt an Author Campaign

Participate in The Word On The Street's Adopt an Author Campaign and help support our efforts to showcase the rich diversity of Canada’s literary community.

 

July 13, 2009 - NATIONAL RELEASE:  The Word On The Street Canada to launch Margaret Atwood's New Novel

The Word On The Street Canada will host the first live coast to coast book launch using LongPen technology.


May 26, 2009 - The Word On The Street 20th Festival Patrons' Council

The Word On The Street Toronto is pleased to launch an individual giving campaign that focuses on building support for special celebrations taking place at this year's 20th festival on September 27 at Queen's Park.

 

May 7, 2009 - Share Your Memories and Celebrate 20 Festivals

The Word On The Street Toronto is seeking unique messages that illuminate the varied experiences of festival attendees over the last 20 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008 Media Releases

 

June 13, 2008 - Long Lead

More than 200 authors to appear at 17 on-site performance venues.

July 16, 2008 - Proud Voices

The Word On The Street is proud to announce the authors appearing at the Proud Voices Tent, presented in partnership with Pride Toronto.

July 17, 2008 - Listings

New Venues and Returning Venues

July 23, 2008 - Hold the Date!

More than 200 authors to appear at 18 on-site performance venues.

July 25, 2008 - Family Fun

The Word On The Street is excited to present six family-focused venues this year, including two new venues for kids!

July 29, 2008 - Fantastic Femmes

The Word On The Street is thrilled to present some of the boldest female talents in the Canadian literary scene at its 19th annual event.

August 14, 2008 - Programming Announcement

Allow us to name drop! 19th annual The Word On The Street: Programming Announcement.

August 14, 2008 - Music

The 19th Annual The Word On The Street MUSIC! Dance your way to the Citytv Main Stage featuring a musical line-up as diverse as our city.

August 14, 2008 - Green Initiatives

The Word On The Street is going greener, teaming up with Solera Sustainable Energies, East Penn, New Leaf and Webcom!

August 21, 2008 - Bestsellers Stage

The Word On The Street is thrilled to be presenting a selection of the hottest Canadian writers, all under one giant roof, at the Bestsellers Stage.

August 22, 2008 - Workshops for Aspiring Writers

The Word On The Street is excited to present a series of engaging workshops for aspiring writers at our 19th annual event.

August 22, 2008 - Festival Numbers

The Word On The Street unites the country in a national, annual celebration of reading and writing that highlights the importance of literacy in the lives of all Canadians.

August 25, 2008 - Poetry on the Way

The Word On The Street is pleased to be helping Poetry on the Way celebrate its 10th Anniversary.

August 26, 2008 - Sony Reader

The Word On The Street is excited to announce a new partnership with Sony of Canada Ltd.

August 26, 2008 - Une ville, des mots / The City of Words Marquee

The Word On The Street is proud to announce a French-language program for youth for the first time in its history.

August 26, 2008 - Caribbean-Canadian Authors

We are presently confirming interviews.

August 26, 2008 - French Speaking Authors

We are presently confirming interviews.

August 26, 2008 - Jewish Authors

We are presently confirming interviews.

August 26, 2008 - Ukrainian Author

We are presently confirming interviews.

August 26, 2008 - South Asian and Southeast Asian Authors

We are presently confirming interviews.

September 2, 2008 - Great Books Marquee

Come and check out The Word On The Street's Great Books Marquee - the place to see the hottest Canadian fiction, non-fiction and poetry of the year!

September 8, 2008 - Literacy Initiatives

The Word On The Street is proud to be championing literacy through several initiatives at its 2008 event.

September 16, 2008 - What's New

The Word On The Street is thrilled to be presenting four new programming venues plus six incredible new initiatives at its 2008 event.

September 16, 2008 - Mobile Book Club

Ladies and gentlemen, grab your cell phones! Open Book: Toronto and The Word On The Street (September 28, Queen's Park, C u there!) are excited to team up and launch the first of its kind (in this fine country, anyway) the Mobile Book Club.

September 18, 2008 - Exhibitors

The Word On The Street's Exhibitor Marketplace offers more selection than any other bookstore in Canada, delivering the very best Canadian literature to Toronto's booklovers!

September 23, 2008 - Blue Met Toronto Release (English)

Montreal's renowned Blue Metropolis Foundation spreads its wings - first Canadian stop Toronto

September 23, 2008 - Metropolis Bleu Toronto Release (French)

La Fondation Montrealaise Metropolis Bleu deploie ses ailes - Premiere escale a Toronto

 

2007 Media Releases

 

2006 Media Releases