
Families are invited to join us at Harbourfront Centre on Saturday, October 20 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for a free, fun-filled afternoon of storytelling, music, writing and illustrating workshops and demos, tech fun, puppet shows, theatre, magic, and author signings.
Book Bash Canadian Children's Literature Festival is a fun-filled, free children's festival featuring a variety of activities and programs with Canadian authors, illustrators and entertainers. Meet such talents as Paul Covello, Helaine Becker, Sabina Gibson, Cale Atkinson, Marina Cohen, Aviaq Johnston, Charis Cotter, Gordon Korman and Kean Soo.
Schedule
Time | Program Description |
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12:00 p.m. | Meet Author Helaine Becker Ages 5-9 |
1:00 p.m. | Meet Author Paul Covello Ages 5 and under |
2:00 p.m. | Meet Author Cale Atkinson Ages 8 and up |
3:00 p.m. | Meet Author Gordon Korman Ages 6-12 |

Author Helaine Becker

Author Paul Covello

Author Gordon Korman
Time | Program Description |
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12:00 p.m. | Applefun Puppetry: Halloween Show Toronto Public Library Storytellers Ages 5 and under |
1:00 p.m. | Little Red Theatre Presents Babar Ages 5-9 |
2:00 p.m. | Mr. Chris & the Gassy Bubbles Ages 6 and up |
3:00 p.m. | A WonderfulPhil Magic Show Toronto Public Library Storytellers All ages |
Space is limited for all workshops. Free tickets can be picked up at the information table beginning at 12:00 p.m. | |
Time | Program Description |
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12:00 p.m. | Writing & Drawing Comics Workshop with Kean Soo Ages 6-12 |
1:00 p.m. | Art Workshop with Sabina Gibson Unicorn Magic! Ages 4-7 |
2:00 p.m. | Writing Workshop with Marina Cohen Edge of Your Seat! Ages 9 and up |
3:00 p.m. | Drawing Workshop with Aviaq Johnston What's My Superpower! Ages 4-8 |

Author Kean Soo

Author Maria Cohen

Book What's My Superpower
Time | Program Description |
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1:00 p.m. | Newfoundland Ghost Stories with Charis Cotter Ages 8 and up |

Author Charis Cotter

Book The Ghost Road
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