Kya Publishing to Host Urban Fiction Writing Workshop at Toronto Public Library (Malvern)

TORONTO, ONT (December 2017) - Independent publishing company Kya Publishing is scheduled to host an Urban Fiction Writing Workshop on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the Toronto Public Library, as a part of their annual Black History Month programming. The workshop, open to teens and adults of all experience levels, will be held at the Malvern Branch (30 Sewells Road) from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Admission is free, and all aspiring writers are welcome to drop in!

The 90-minute workshop, created by Kya Publishing author Kamilah Haywood, and co-facilitated by Stacey Marie Robinson, will provide a seminar-style overview of the genre of Urban Fiction, and the importance of documenting Canadian urban stories. While discussing the inspiration for their Urban Fiction titles, the authors will present examples from Canadian urban music, events, texts, art, and culture.

Special guest presenters to be announced.

For details, please visit the Toronto Public Library website, or contact us at info@kyapublishing.com.

Toronto Urban Book Expo Partners with Nia Centre for the Arts' Blowout Festival 2017

TORONTO, ONT (July 2017) - Kya Publishing has partnered with Nia Centre for the Arts for their inaugural Blowout Festival, and will join their Blowout Symposium on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Taking place during Toronto's celebratory Simcoe Day long weekend (aka Toronto Carnival Weekend), the Symposium will feature a unique carnival arts exhibit in addition to Kya Publishing's Toronto Urban Book Expo.

The 4th annual Toronto Urban Book Expo is the only Canadian event dedicated to celebrating urban fiction and culture. This event will feature published and independent writers selling their books at a free and family-friendly book fair. Live hip hop, R&B, reggae, and soca music will once again be provided by Toronto's DJ Majesty. Attendees of the Book Expo will now also be able to experience Nia Centre's exhibit and carnival arts experience, as they commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Caribbean Carnival in Toronto.

A non-profit organization, Nia Centre for the Arts is a Toronto-based facility focused on the development of young people through culturally relevant arts experiences. Providing programming and services to engage young people artistically, emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually, Nia Centre strives to support the development of healthy identities and positive life choices, while promoting arts from an African-Diasporic perspective.

Staying committed to their mandate to help communicate and celebrate urban Canadian culture, Kya Publishing is also providing promotional sponsorship for Nia Centre's carnival costume "BOMBAX," designed by SugaCayne Designs, and scheduled to participate in the Peeks Toronto Caribbean Carnival's grand parade on Saturday, August 5 in downtown Toronto (Day 1 of the Blowout Festival).

"The Blowout Festival is a great partner for the Toronto Urban Book Expo," said Kya Publishing founder Stacey Marie Robinson. "Both events are all about celebrating artists, celebrating culture, and by joining forces it will only make the celebration that much sweeter!"

For details on the Blowout Festival, please visit Nia Centre for the Arts website at www.niacentre.org/blowout-fest-2017.

Registration for vendors at the Toronto Urban Book Expo remains open at www.kyapublishing.com/tube.html.

Details for Kya Publishing's 4th Annual TORONTO URBAN BOOK EXPO // Sunday, August 6, 2017

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Kya Publishing to host 4^th annual TORONTO URBAN BOOK EXPO at Toronto Centre for the Arts - Aug 6, 2017

TORONTO, ONT (June 2017) - Toronto-based independent publishing company Kya Publishing will be hosting their 4^th annual Toronto Urban Book Expo (TUBE) on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at the Toronto Centre for the Arts’ Studio Theatre, as a part of the Nia Centre for the Arts’ Blowout Festival. The book fair, previously held in association with the Toronto Public Library, will feature published and independent urban writers and their books at a free and family-friendly event, to the soundtrack of a live DJ (Toronto’s DJ Majesty).

Kya Publishing is committed to the documentation of urban culture, and the celebration of literature through their books, research (Journal of Canadian Urban Fiction), events, and community initiatives (Kya Keys Book Donation Program). The annual TUBE was established to provide urban authors with exposure, and networking opportunities—particularly independent/self-published writers. Approximately 40 writers will have vendor booths to sell their projects and distribute marketing materials to attendees at Canada’s only event dedicated exclusively to the promotion of urban literature.

For an updated listing of participating authors, please visit the News section of www.kyapublishing.com.

Giveaways

Attendees who purchase a book at the event will be automatically entered into a draw for one of 3 prizes:

¨       A pair of tickets to see hip hop artist Kendrick Lamar at the Air Canada Centre on August 28, 2017

¨       A new Kobo Aura e-reader

¨       A $50 Chapters/Indigo gift card

Quote

“Kya Publishing welcomes registration requests from all writers—both local and international authors—to present with us in the city. We are excited to celebrate urban literature and culture during Toronto’s holiday weekend, during Canada’s 150^th year.”

About Kya Publishing

¨       Kya Publishing was founded in 2007 by writer Stacey Marie Robinson, as an outlet to publish her own books

¨       Urban writer Kamilah Haywood is the first author to join Ms. Robinson at Kya Publishing

Related Products

There are currently 9 books in Kya Publishing’s catalogue, written by Stacey Marie Robinson. The 10^th title will be introduced at the Toronto Urban Book Expo, written by Kamilah Haywood. Books are available via kyapublishing.com.

Associated Links

¨       Kya Publishing on Facebook – www.facebook.com/kyapublishing

¨       Kya Publishing on Goodreads – www.goodreads.com/kyapublishing

¨       Kya Publishing on Instagram – www.instagram.com/kyapublishing

¨       Kya Publishing on Twitter – www.twitter.com/kyapublishing

¨       Kya Publishing on WattPad – www.wattpad.com/kyapublishing

¨       Kya Publishing on YouTube – www.youtube.com/kyapublishing

Contact

Stacey Marie Robinson

TUBE@kyapublishing.com

647-342-3040