What's on at Queen's Park

Adult Programming

 

  • Scotiabank Bestsellers Stage

    The flagship venue at The Word On The Street, this venue features some of the biggest names in Canadian literature, all under one roof!

  • Canadian Magazines Tent

    Come and hear experts from some of our country's most-loved magazines as they dispense everything from fashion tips to advice on freelancing. 

  • CBC Stage

    Check out your favourite CBC personalities live at the CBC Stage!

  • City of Toronto Tent

    Nominees for the Toronto Book Award plus a selection of past years' finalists and winners will read from their nominated works.

  • Comics & Graphic Novels Tent

    Presented in partnership with the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, this lively tent features a series of discussion panels and presentations from some of the best creators in Toronto's comics and graphic novels scene.

  • Cooks 'n' Books Stage

    The Word On The Street is excited to present its first cooking stage this year!  Programmed in partnership with The Cookbook Store, this venue will host tantalizing food demonstrations and sampling led by some of our country's top chefs.

  • Diaspora Dialogues Tent

    Diaspora Dialogues will offer an “urban mash-up” of readings, music, spoken word and other artistic demonstrations that reflect the complexity of our culturally-diverse metropolis.

  • EYE WEEKLY Music Stage

    Focusing on the art of song, this venue will feature interactive segments on hot new music-related books and musical performances by local bands.

  • Great Books Marquee

    The place to be for the most exciting and dynamic books of the year, this venue features a variety of hot spring and fall titles including fiction, non-fiction and poetry.

  • Money Matters Tent

    Another first for our 20th festival, this venue is devoted to the world of money today. Some of Canada’s top financial experts will be on hand to dispense advice on everything from surviving the recession to RRSPs.

  • Proud Voices Tent

    Co-presented with Pride Toronto, Proud Voices will feature a variety of works in celebration of the queer community.

  • Toronto Star Tent

    Back by popular demand, the Toronto Star offers thought-provoking presentations from some of its most popular writers.

  • Wordshop Marquee

    This venue will offer a day of writing workshops covering craft and career strategy for aspiring writers featuring the esteemed faculty of The Humber School for Writers.

  • World Music Stage

    Programmed in partnership with Small World Music Festival and presented by Citytv, this venue will host a blend of music from around the globe!

 

 

KidStreet Programming

 

  • Children's Activity Tent

    This venue will feature creative crafts and interactive presentations inspired by new children's books, plus music and animals too!

  • Children's Reading Tent

    Come and see some of Canada's most renowned children's authors and illustrators present some of the best children's books of 2009.

  • Little Readers Tent

    Featuring segments by early-literacy experts, this venue will offer storytelling, rhyming activities and music for kids age 0-3 while tricks and tips are dispensed to parents on how to introduce early-literacy into their daily schedule.

  • TVO Kids Stage

    Favourite personalities from TVOKids take the stage for a day of fun-filled literacy-focused entertainment including music, stories, readings and interactive sessions.


 

 

  • Diaspora Dialogues Tent

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  • EYE Weekly Music Stage

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  • Great Books Marquee

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  • Money Matters Tent

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  • 12:00 - 12:45 :: Brian Morin

    Learn how you can take your humble hops to a new culinary level in The Beerbistro Cookbook. It covers everything from getting to know your ales and lagers to starters, seafood, grills, meats, cheese, beer cocktails, and even beer pastry. First-timers and foodies will find something to whet their appetites and wet their whistles.
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  • 1:00 - 1:45 :: Jennifer McLagan

    A James Beard Award winning book for Cookbook of the Year 2009 and Single Subject Cookbook 2009, Fat brings Jennifer McLagan to what she does so well - food writing. McLagan knows and loves culinary fat and you’ll remember that you do too once you get a taste of her lusty, food-positive writing and sophisticated comfort-food recipes.
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  • 3:00 - 3:45 :: Elizabeth Baird

    The Complete Canadian Living Baking Book is the gold-standard, go-to book that Canadian bakers can depend on for all their baking projects. It celebrates the pleasure of home baking and Canada’s vibrant baking tradition, and reflects the excellence of the tested-till-perfect baking recipes that Canadian Living readers love and rely on.
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  • 4:00 - 4:45 :: Jane Rodmell

    The recipes in All The Best recipes cover a wide range of options from starters, side dishes and dressings to an extensive baking section. Many tips and techniques with preparation suggestions and make-ahead ideas are included. In addition, 20 food essays provide fascinating and useful information on everything from varieties of salt to types of olive oil.
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  • 5:00 -5:45 :: Mairlyn Smith

    The author of three bestselling cookbooks, Mairlyn Smith’s latest co-authored cookbook/ nutrition handbook, Ultimate Foods for Ultimate Health and don't forget the chocolate!, sold out in its first 3 weeks and is now in its fifth printing. The book has also won the Gold Medal at the Canadian Cookbook Awards.
    Learn more about Mairlyn Smith