Fevered Spring Anthology

Writers and artists have from now until May 31st at midnight to send us their entry for the Fevered Spring Anthology:

~ a one-page, one-sided document only
~ any genre of prose or poetry, or laundry list or manifesto, as well as artwork welcomed
~ please use 18 point font on regular white bond paper, 8.5 x 11
~ include your name on the work, this is not blind judging and approximately 50 entries will be used.

Please mail to:
The Toronto Small Press Group
17 Greyton Cres., Toronto, On.
M6E 2G1

An editor for the Anthology will choose pieces by the due date for inclusion and then they will be made into a chapbook for purchase on the day of the fair.

Successful contributors will receive one free chapbook.

Good luck!!
The Small Press Fair Board

THE 2008 FAIR

We're going to be holding the fair at the JCC -- the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre -- this spring, June 7th, 2008. It's bigger, with room for more exhibitors, and it's air-conditioned, too!

Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
750 Spadina Avenue
Toronto Ontario
M5S 2J2
(corner of Spadina/Bloor)

Time: 12-5
Date: June 7, 2008

DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM (PDF)

Please note the following volunteer positions are available to help us out with the fair:
~ greeter
~ raffle ticket distributor
~ press/info table
~ collecting donations
~ morning set up
~ evening clean up

Please email carolina@carolinasmart.ca if you are interested.

Featured Press - April

This month's featured press is Vauve Press

Read the interview - Visit their website

Featured Press - March

This month's featured press is Repeating Pig Press

Read the interview - Visit their website

2008 Budget News

Click here to read our letter to the Toronto Arts Council.

Letter to the Toronto Arts Council 2008

Click here to read our letter to the Toronto Arts Council.

Funding Update

Myna Wallin successfully deputed at The City Hall on Feb. 5th, in front of the Budget Committee, on behalf of the Toronto Small Press Book Fair. As soon as the Committee lets us know, we'll post the results here. But the TSPBF was up against 69 other arts groups and worthy community causes. The competition is fierce for additional City of Toronto funds.

Plasticine Poetry Series

Join us for another stellar night of wicked-wild poetic stylings from: Iza Bryniarska, James Dewar, Boonaa Mohamed, and Halli Villegas. Hosted by the ever-effervescent Cathy Petch and Michael Fraser.

Host: Cathy Petch & Michael Fraser
Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Time: 8:00pm - 11:55pm
Location: The Central
Street: 603 Markham St.
City/Town: Toronto, ON
Map: Click to view map

Misunderstanding

Check out our interview with Misunderstanding Magazine.

Support the Fair

The Toronto Small Press Book Fair has been added to the Budget Committee's speakers' list. Myna Wallin* will have 5 minutes to address the Budget Committee on February 5th, 2008, in the Committee Room, second floor, City Hall. We will be presenting a written submission as well, with copies on hand for the Budget Committee members and staff. We will be deputing the need for additional Arts Funds for the fair, and we are slated as number 40 on the list of 70 arts organizations listed to depute that day. Please come on out and support us!

Please note that the Budget Committee will have a lunch recess from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (They have not given us a specific time to depute; it may be that the Arts Organizations and individuals must be there all day. We will be finding out that information and let you know.)

*(They have added my name to the list, on behalf of the Toronto Small Press Book Fair but if anyone on our board wants to approach this committee with me, I'd appreciate the support!)

We Placed Third!

We're proud to annouce that we placed third in the Torontoist's annual heroes and villains contest.
Check it out!

Thanks Everyone!

Organizers Halli Villegas and Myna Wallin want to thank all the presses who took part this fall and all the tireless volunteers who made the fair run smoothly, as well as the excellent readers who took part. The small press book fair was a huge success, thanks to everyone involved -- that means you!

The next fair will be on SATURDAY JUNE 7th, 2008! So mark that down in your calendars, everyone!

Read our Letter to the Presses

Keep an eye out for the downloadable entry form for the next fair. First come first served! It will go up well in advance of the next fair, June 7th, 2008.

Meet the New Board

A board of directors has volunteered to help with the fair:

David Chilton - Publicity and Marketing Director
Luciano Iacobelli - Community Outreach Coordinator
Carolina Smart - Volunteer Coordinator
Myna Wallin & Halli Villegas - Small Press Book Fair Co-organizers