The International Festival of Authors (IFOA) is taking place from October 17 – 27 at Harbourfront Centre, located at 235 Queens Quay West. None other than J.K. Rowling herself will be appearing at the Young IFOA on October 23^rd at 10:00 AM. In order to accommodate her legions of fans J.K. Rowling will appear at the Winter Garden Theatre with a seating capacity of 950. The Winter Garden Theatre is located at 189 Yonge Street. J.K. Rowling will read from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, take questions from the audience, and sign copies of the book for those in attendance.

 

There are NO tickets for sale. They can only be had by random draw at

http://www.raincoast.com/harrypotter/. Ten pairs of tickets will be drawn daily from September 17 – 28. Winners will be announced daily in the Harry Potter News on the Raincoast website. Every winner will receive two tickets to the event and a complimentary copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Although the J.K. Rowling appearance is putting the IFOA in the news, this festival has been around since 1980 and has a great reputation for bringing together the best writers of contemporary world literature. Those attending will have the opportunity to go to readings, interviews, lectures, round table discussions, public book signings, and special events including readings by Scotiabank Giller Prize and Governor General’s Awards finalists, as well as the awarding of the prestigious Harbourfront Festival Prize. For more information call 416-973-4760,

e-mail readings@harbourfrontcentre.com or follow the link below

http://www.readings.org/?q=ifoa