CONTEST: 30th anniversary International Festival of Authors and TD Canadian Children’s Literature Awards Contest

For the first time, the International Festival of Authors partners with the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Awards to offer events featuring this year’s award finalists.

WIN tickets to one of three YoungIFOA/TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award events by submitting the name of an author shortlisted for this year's English-language TD Canadian Children's Literature Award to readings@harbourfrontcentre.com. Submit your answers no later than Thursday, October 22 and write “YOUNGIFOA” in the subject line.

2 pairs of tickets are available for the following events on October 24, 2009:

11am YoungIFOA: Readings for ages 5–8, by Nicola I. Campbell and Kim LaFave (Shin-chi's Canoe), and Cary Fagan (Thing-Thing).

1pm YoungIFOA: Readings for ages 9–12, by Alma Fullerton (Libertad), Susin Nielsen (Word Nerd) and Shane Peacock (Death in the Air).

4pm Round Table (for grown-ups): All Play and No Work? The Art of Creating Books for Children and Young Adults. Featuring Nicola I. Campbell, Cary Fagan, Alma Fullerton, Kim LaFave, Susin Nielsen, Shane Peacock. Moderator: Ken Setterington.