THE WORD ON THE STREET: NATIONAL BOOK & MAGAZINE FESTIVAL

Today (well technically yesterday) I attended “The Word On The Street” festival held at Queens Park. If I had to describe the day in one word it would be AMAZING. I’m really glad that I was able to attend this year and I can’t wait for the next year. The festival was everything I expected and much more. When I arrived, I was excited to see that the park was flooding with people young and old all there brought together by their love of books.

I stood for a moment daunted by the endless rows of white tents stretching as far as the eye can see. I didn’t think I would get through them all but luckily I did. There were author reading and autograph tents, book vendor tents, food tents, as well as entertainment tents exhibiting music and performances.

Overall, I was able to get a full experience listening to lecture/talk on the art of storytelling and partaking in a scavenger hunt which included having a poet write a personalized poem for me on the spot (how cool is that).

And of course perusing for new books to add to my library. I bought several books which I will reveal soon along with the free goodies I received at the festival. I’m looking forward to reviewing and sharing them with all of you.

THE WORD ON THE STREET: NATIONAL BOOK & MAGAZINE FESTIVAL

"The Word On The Street is a national celebration of literacy and the written word. On one extraordinary Sunday each September, in communities coast to coast, the public is invited to participate in hundreds of author events, presentations and workshops and to browse a marketplace that boasts the best selection of Canadian books and magazines you'll find anywhere. There is always plenty to see and do at Canada's largest book and magazine festival, and best of all, The Word On The Street and all of its events are FREE!"

I am so excited for the upcoming "The Word On The Street" festival. It's the largest national book and magazine festival and it's in its 21st year. The Word On The Street's Exhibitor Marketplace will show attendees a peep into the Canadian literature scene. It will showcase everything from the largest publishing house to the smallest and everything in between. There will also be a World Food Market located at various areas throughout the festival. 

All in all I will be in book heaven. This will be my first year attending so I don't really know what to expect but I am very excited to attend and be one among thousands who I'm sure will be present. I hope to get some new books to add to my collection. The event will be held on Sunday, September 26th at Queens Park from 11 am to 6 pm. Don't miss out - I sure won't!

Here is the link, for more details. Toronto | The Word On The Street