The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA), formerly called the International Festival of Authors (IFOA), is an annual festival held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Since 1974, the mission of TIFA programming has been to promote interest and enthusiasm for writing and reading both locally and internationally, to showcase the excellence and variety of Canadian literature, and to introduce young readers to the possibilities of reading and writing. In addition, the organization offers programs and events for communities to increase the awareness of all forms of literature.

TIFA programming runs throughout the year with several different categories for events. Each TIFA event is digitally recorded with photos, videos, and audio. Beginning in 2006, these recordings are sent to the holdings of the Library and Archives Canada. Such permanent documentation of IFOA’s extensive programming has allowed researchers and documentary makers extensive use of the archives.

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