SANKOFA'S PEN LITERATURE CELEBRATION

Schedule

Sat Jan 24 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Worth Gallery | Toronto, ON

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"This celebration is about more than just books; it's about keeping the enthusiasm for our stories alive". ~ Nadia Hohn
About this Event

TORONTO, ON — Sankofa’s Pen is proud to announce the Sankofa’s Pen Literature Celebration, a premier event dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black Canadian Authors and Illustrators in the Children’s and Young Adult (YA) literary spaces. Taking place on Saturday, January 24th, at the Worth Gallery, this celebration will feature a dynamic open mic book tasting, an expert panel discussion, and the presentation of the Sankofa’s Pen Peer Choice Awards. Worth Gallery will also be acting as a storefront to host titles from the book creators, available for sale to the public from January to March.

This event commemorates the twelfth anniversary of Sankofas Pen. Attendees will experience a rare opportunity to engage with a dedicated Authors and Illustrators’ panel—a unique format where creators share insights on representation, the business of publishing, and the personal journeys behind their stories.


Please sign up if you are interested in taking part in the open mic book tasting and/or book vending here: https://forms.gle/58qNifK3w5D4KbUV8


Agenda

🕑: 01:30 PM
Doors open
🕑: 02:00 PM
Open Mic
🕑: 03:15 PM
Creator Panel
🕑: 04:30 PM
Sankofa’s Pen Peer Choice Awards
🕑: 05:15 PM
Networking and Book Signing
🕑: 06:00 PM
2nd Annual Sankofa’s Pen Author and Illustrator Dinner
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Where is it happening?

Worth Gallery, 830 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Canada

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