Lineup of Canadian authors unveiled for return of Lakefield Literary Festival

LAKEFIELD — The Lakefield Literary Festival, due to return this summer after a three-year hiatus for the COVID-19 pandemic, has unveiled its author lineup for the 2023 celebration, which is set to feature appearances from a host of celebrated and internationally acclaimed Canadian writers. On July 14 and 15, authors will bring their latest works to Lakefield College School’s Bryan Jones Theatre, where they will engage in discussions with a moderator, field audience questions and sign autographs. On the second day of the festival, a free morning event will be held at the Children’s Tent in Lakefield’s Cenotaph Park. Festival tickets are available for purchase at Happenstance Books and Yarns on Queen Street in Lakefield or online at lakefieldliteraryfestival.com at $35 for a single session or $90 for a festival pass. His reporting is funded by the Canadian government through its Local Journalism Initiative.