INSPIRE!
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR
exhibitor information
Nov. 13 - Nov. 16, 2014 Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building) www.torontobookfair.ca
INSPIRE!
W e l c o m e t o The Toronto International
The Toronto International Book Fair is Canada's book exposition for all things print and digita Inspire! The Toronto International Book Fair will appeal to all book lovers and readers. From Liter Science Fiction to Mystery, from Children’s Books to Cookbooks, the Fair makes the Book, in all star of the show.
The Toronto International Book Fair is partly an exhibition, partly a market, and partly a cultural festiv e-books, reading, and all professions in the book trade. It provides exciting opportunities for indu meetings; a special area dedicated to children and young adults; cookbook and art book zones; a book signings, readings, workshops and panel discussions. Through its Digital and New Media Zon a forum in which to display, discuss and showcase the latest in digital technology which continues aspect of the book industry. These and other exciting programming features make this Fair the gal book industry and a magnet for readers and book buyers. It will provide publishers with the mass their front lists to a large qualified audience, and take advantage of the holiday selling season.
The Toronto International Book Fair is a place for readers to connect in the most immediate ways with those who write and with those who produce the books they love; a place where people can reconnect with the passion and enchantment of the world of reading.
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Inspire BOOKS From Literature to Children’s books, from Romance to Mystery, the book is the star of the Fair.
Inspire DIGITAL
A space that explores innovations in the digital production and distribution of books, including transmedia and cross-media projects.
Inspire YOUTH Exciting, educational and dedicated programs serving elementary, high school, college and university students.
Inspire WORKSHOPS
Workshops on various genres of writing for the general public, as well as professional workshops for the book industry.
Inspire CANLIT
Featuring the best of Canadian writing and publishing.
Inspire WORLD CULTURE Showcasing foreign literature and culture, as well as the writings of Canada’s diverse communities.
Inspire READING Author readings and other speakers from the world of books and digital application.
Inspire CULINARY ARTS A cooking square with celebrity chefs and live demonstrations. A special place for cookbooks, and books on food, wine, and gastronomy.
Inspire ABLE READERS A dedicated space where large-print books, audio books, and other technologies for special needs readers are featured.
The Toronto International Book Fair will enliven the “ Toronto reading landscape and move us toward becoming a city of readers. The more we read, the better off we are as a community: more aware, more compassionate, and more involved.
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– SHELAGH PATERSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ONTARIO LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, November 13, 2014: Opening Night Gala Friday, November 14 & Saturday, November 15, 2014: 10am – 8pm Sunday, November 16, 2014: 10am – 6pm
Exhibiting Options
Early Bird Rate
Regular Rate
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(before Feb.1, 2014)
Draped space, 10x10 Without corner 1 corner
$1980 CDN (+13% HST) $2205 CDN (+13% HST)
$2200 CDN (+13% HST) $2450 CDN (+13% HST)
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Raw space islands $7920 CDN (+13% HST) 20x20
$8800 CDN (+13% HST)
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THE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR FLOOR PLAN LEGEND Author Book Signing Space Children/Youth Court Digital & New Media Zone
Featured County Main Stage Second Stage
CafĂŠ Culinary Square Feature Area
P r a i s e f o r T h e To r o n t o I n t e r n a t i o n a l B o o k F a i r Ever since the demise of BookExpo “ Canada, I have – along with other book lovers – missed the celebration of books, authors and literary culture. The Toronto International Book Fair is definitely an idea whose time has arrived!
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– SAM HIYATE, THE RIGHTS FACTORY
The Humber School for Writers is thrilled “about the creation of a Toronto Book Fair! We are excited to step in as part of a new literary hub where all the strands of reading, writing, and publishing, will meet.
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– ANTANAS SILEIKA, DIRECTOR, HUMBER SCHOOL FOR WRITERS
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Meet THE TEAM
Rita DAVIES
The Fair evolved from the feasibility study, “A Re-Imagined Book Fair” conducted for the Ontario Media Development Corporation by Rita Davies and John Calabro. Rita and John added Steven Levy, former president of Informa Canada and founder of many events, to join them in this new Canadian venture.
Rita Davies is a cultural consultant and planner. For more than a dozen years she headed up the City of Toronto’s culture department where she was responsible for the development of the hugely successful Nuit Blanche. Recognized nationally and internationally as a cultural visionary, her cultural leadership was acknowledged by the Canadian Urban Institute who awarded her their City Soul Award.
Steven LEVY
John CALABRO
Steven was born in Montreal and came to Toronto for his doctoral studies. He taught at the University of Toronto, as well as partnering in a research firm that included studies in culture and the arts. During that time he co-founded the One of a Kind Shows, followed by the Festival of Canadian Fashion, The Interior Design Show, The Delicious Food Show, the Explore Design Show, and the Schools and Skills Fair. Steven is considered one of Canada’s best consumer show producers.
John Calabro is an educator, writer and publisher. He is the author of three books of fiction and president of Quattro Books Inc., an independent Canadian press dedicated to publishing works of literary merit regardless of cultural, national, or linguistic background. John Calabro is the founder and president of the Association for Art and Social Change, a not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to promoting and incubating cultural and artistic projects in Canada.
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