The Word On The Street is a national brand dedicated to celebrating reading and advocating for literacy across Canada. With a focus on Canadian writing, this brand organizes an annual event that brings together book enthusiasts of all ages. Offering free admission, The Word On The Street hosts hundreds of engaging readings that showcase the vital stories of our communities.

You can join us at various locations throughout the year. In Halifax, our event is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2019. In Saskatoon, mark your calendar for Saturday, June 5, 2021.

Toronto will be hosting our event on Saturday, May 27, 2023, and Sunday, May 28, 2023. And finally, in Lethbridge, you can catch us on Saturday, September 23, 2023. As an organization with a rich festival history, The Word On The Street is dedicated to supporting literacy initiatives and promoting the written word.

We have a National Board of Directors overseeing our operations and we value our readership and the relationships we have built over the years. For any inquiries, please contact us using the information provided on our website. You can also find our Terms of Use, Copyright Policy, and Privacy Policy on our site.

Join us as we celebrate the joy of reading and the power of words