​Local celebration features author talks, workshops, performances and community-driven events

BRAMPTON, ON (April 10, 2026) – The City of Brampton invites residents and visitors to take part in the second annual Brampton Book Week, running from April 21 to May 3, 2026. This city-wide celebration brings literacy and storytelling to life through engaging events and experiences across Brampton.

Brampton Book Week invites the residents to connect through the written and spoken word while spotlighting local literary talent. Author talks, workshops, poetry events and book clubs offer opportunities to experience storytelling and explore voices reflecting Brampton’s diversity.

The initiative will kick off with local students participating in the Arts Walk of Fame induction of Brampton illustrator and author Ruth Ohi, celebrating creativity and inspiring young readers. Programming continues across the city, offering opportunities to engage with Brampton’s literary scene and leading into the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD). Founded in 2016, FOLD is a marquee cultural event for Brampton, featuring acclaimed authors, emerging writers and diverse literary voices.

Brampton Book Week is delivered in collaboration with valued local cultural partners, including:

• Experience Brampton
• Brampton Library
• Brampton Arts Organization (BAO)
• Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD)
• Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)
• The Rose 
• Local businesses and bookstores
  

Strong literacy and local literary voices help build a more inclusive, connected and empowered community. Brampton is home to a thriving and diverse literary scene, and Brampton Book Week highlights stories and voices reflecting the city’s rich cultural fabric. ​

Save the dates | Brampton Book Week featured events ​

Brampton Writer in Residence: Drop-in Office Hours & Consultations

Presented by: Brampton Arts Organization, The FOLD, and Brampton Library

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026

Time: 10 am – 3 pm

Location: Mount Pleasant Village Library Branch, 100 Commuter Dr., Brampton

This is Brampton: Flower City Slam curated by The Wild Woman

Presented by: City of Brampton, Cultural Services

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026

Time: 8 pm

Location: The Rose Studio, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton ​​

Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD)

Presented by: The FOLD

Date: Thursday, April 23 – Sunday, May 3, 2026

Time: Various

Location: Virtual and Downtown Brampton

Home: A Tea & Poetry Workshop with Taniya Gupta

Presented by: PAMA

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026

Time: 2 – 3:15 pm

Location: Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), 9 Wellington St. E., Brampton

Comic Creation Station with Ricky Lima

Presented by: Brampton Library in collaboration with City of Brampton, Cultural Services

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Time: 6 – 8 pm

Location: South Fletcher’s Branch Library, 500 Ray Lawson Blvd, Brampton

The Librarians: Film Screening and Conversation

Presented by: The FOLD

Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026

Time: 3 – 5 pm

Location: The Rose Brampton, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton

For the full schedule and more information, visit brampton.ca/bookweek​. ​

Quotes

“We are proud to celebrate the second annual Brampton Book Week, where storytelling, literacy and community are front and center. This week invites residents and visitors of all ages to experience the joy of reading and discover voices shaping Brampton a vibrant and creative identity.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“Brampton Book Week celebrates the creativity and literary talent within our community while fostering connection through storytelling. Through partnerships with local cultural organizations, we continue to support programs celebrating reading, writing and artistic expression while strengthening access to major literary experiences across our city.” - Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Chair, Community Services, City of Brampton