Telling Tales
Sep
24
11:00 AM11:00

Telling Tales

Jael Richardson is the author of The Stone Thrower, a story inspired by her father Chuck Ealey- the legendary Hamilton Tiger-Cat quarterback. Jael is also a book columnist on CBC’s “q” and the founder and Executive Director of the Festival of Literary Diversity in Brampton. Join Jael as she presents her latest picture book Because You Are. Written as a letter to her younger self, her story captures hard-earned lessons about growing up, being joyful, and loving yourself.

Purchase a copy of Because You Are at Different Drummer Books (on-site), and Jael will sign it at the nearby Autograph Tent, beginning at 11:45 AM

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GritLIT
Apr
15
7:00 PM19:00

GritLIT

On the opening night of the festival, gritLIT Artistic Director Jennifer Gillies sits down with Richardson to talk about her writing, her role at the FOLD and her gritLIT 2021 Spotlight Series picks.

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MPL: Author Talk Series with Jael Richardson
Feb
26
7:00 PM19:00

MPL: Author Talk Series with Jael Richardson

Mississauga Library's Author Talk series features a wide range of talented writers. Hear authors read from their books. Ask questions, learn about the writing process, and find out more about their craft of telling captivating stories.

Author Jael Richardson will be interviewed by educator and Ontario Black History Society President, Natasha Henry.

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HPL: A Gutter Child Book Club
Feb
26
12:00 PM12:00

HPL: A Gutter Child Book Club

Join an online discussion of Gutter Child with the author, Jael Richardson, Team HPL's Nancy from Central and fellow book lovers. A link to join a Microsoft Teams meeting will be emailed to you before the beginning of the session. 

Jael is the Executive Director of the FOLD literary festival, the books columnist on CBC Radio’s q and an outspoken advocate on issues of diversity. She is the author of The Stone Thrower: A Daughter’s Lesson, a Father’s Life, a memoir based on her relationship with her father, Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Chuck Ealey.

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PANEL: Black Voices In Can Lit
Feb
22
5:00 PM17:00

PANEL: Black Voices In Can Lit

Join us for a conversation with Jael Richardson, Ian Williams, and Andrea Davis about their personal journey as black writers and professionals in Canadian Literature, and explore how Black writers are shaping the future of Canadian Literature by working at the crossroads of identity, culture, and creativity.

This event offers an opportunity for Black Students with an interest in literature and literary professions, including creative writing, journalism, publishing, and academia, to learn from experts as they forge their own future in Canadian Literature and the future of Canadian Literature itself.

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