Support the Filipino-Canadian Book Festival

Hello Friends,

We are excited to announce the upcoming Filipino-Canadian Book Festival, a vibrant celebration of Filipino culture, literature, and community. This festival aims to bring together authors, readers, and enthusiasts from across Canada and beyond to explore Filipino storytelling.

Our Vision:

The Filipino-Canadian Book Festival is dedicated to showcasing the diverse voices and stories within the Filipino community. Through a series of engaging events, including panel discussions, workshops, open mic sessions, and author meet-and-greets, we aim to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Filipino heritage and contemporary literature.

Why We Need Your Support:

Organizing a festival of this scale requires significant resources, and we need your help to make it a reality. Your generous contributions will go towards:

Venue and Equipment Rental: Ensuring we have the necessary spaces and technical equipment to host our events.

Honorariums for Authors and Speakers: Compensating the talented individuals who will share their knowledge and stories with us.

Marketing and Promotion: Spreading the word about the festival to reach as many people as possible.

Accessibility Services: Providing services such as closed captions and ASL interpretation to make our events inclusive for all.

Operational Costs: Covering the logistics and administrative expenses involved in organizing the festival.

Join Us in Celebrating Filipino Culture

Your support will help us create a memorable and impactful festival that celebrates the richness of Filipino culture and literature. No donation is too small, and every contribution brings us one step closer to making this event a success.

How You Can Help

Donate: Click the "Donate" button to contribute whatever you can. Every dollar counts and brings us closer to our goal.

Share: Help us spread the word by sharing this GoFundMe page with your friends, family, and social networks.

Attend: Join us at the festival to celebrate and enjoy the diverse range of activities we have planned.

About the Festival

The Filipino-Canadian Book Festival will feature:

Keynote Address: By acclaimed author Catherine Hernandez, including the presentation of the prestigious CanDila Award.

Panels and Workshops: Covering topics such as world-building, cultural research, and cross-genre writing.

Youth-led event: Showcasing the talent and creativity of Filipinx youth.

Marketplace: A vibrant space for vendors to showcase their products.

We are incredibly grateful for your support and look forward to celebrating with you at the Filipino-Canadian Book Festival. Together, we can create an event that honours our heritage, fosters community, and inspires future generations.

Thank you for your generosity and support!