The Word On The Street Blog

Everyone loves a good story…

The Word On The Street Toronto has championed literacy and excellent Canadian writing since 1989, delighting audiences of all ages with author readings and featured programming alongside Canada’s largest open-air book fair. This September we’re throwing a #WOTS30 birthday party like no other, celebrating the past and future of Canadian literature with an exciting lineup of debut authors alongside perennial favourites.

Sharon & Bram will make a special appearance at The Word On The Street Toronto on Sunday, September 22, with a performance on the Harbourfront Concert Stage at 11:00 AM followed by a book signing.

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2019 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:
SEPT 17 – The City Imagines Keynote (Concert Hall, 888 Yonge)
SEPT 21 – WOTS+ Conversations (Harbourfront Centre)
SEPT 22 – 30th Festival & Marketplace

The Toronto Humane Society Reading Buddies program is an initiative that pairs new readers with shelter animals who are “all ears” to listen to them practice their reading skills. This program is mutually beneficial for both children and shelter animals. Children are able to build confidence in their reading skills by practicing with a non-judgemental “reading buddy”, and the animals receive more human interaction which improves their sociability, and therefore increases their chances of being adopted.

“BOOKS & PUPPIES”
Producer: Rebecca Diem
Director: Alissandre Terriah (Urban Yeti)
Videographer: Alexander Bullen-Genis (Urban Yeti)
Composer: James Ellercamp

Featured book: Sharon, Lois & Bram’s Skinnamarink (Tundra Books)
Written by Sharon Hampson, Lois Lilienstein, and Bram Morrison
Illustrated by Qin Leng. Contribution by Randi Hampson.

Filmed July 27, 2019 at the Toronto Humane Society.
Many thanks to all who volunteered their time to help us highlight this unique literacy program, including our readers, the THS and WOTS staff, Sharon & Bram, and all our furry friends.