Where storytelling meets revelry
Writers' Trust Storytellers Ball
Highlights
Date
Thursday, January 15, 2026 @ 6 pm
Fairmont Royal York Toronto
Information & Sponsorship
Lisa Shaw, Development Manager
lshaw@writerstrust.com
About the Event
A night of bold narratives, clever conversation, and excitement as we kick off Writers’ Trust’s 50th anniversary!
With 40+ celebrated Canadian writers in attendance, you can expect an electric atmosphere that’s vibrant, imaginative, and delightfully unpredictable. It’s a night like no other in the city—one you’ll be talking about long after the evening concludes.
The evening begins with a cocktail reception, followed by a delicious three-course dinner, wonderful tributes, and delightful surprises throughout the night. Each guest will be seated at a table with a celebrated Canadian author—and leave with a signed copy of their latest book to take home and enjoy. Some of the authors attending include:
Margaret Atwood (WT Founder)
David Young (WT Founder)
Andre Alexis
Ashley Audrain
Emma Donoghue
Carley Fortune
John Irving
Vincent Lam
Canisa Lubrin
Heather O’Neill
Ian Williams
And many more!
Storytellers Ball Planning Committee
Event Chairs: Cheryl Atkinson and Don Schmitt
Ashley Audrain
Allison Fortier
Carley Fortune
Emma Knight
Marla Lehberg
Lindsay Mattick
Alex Moskalyk
Lucia Remedios
Lisa Rochon
Kim Tannenbaum
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Donors
Crowe Soberman LLP
Lorraine Greey
The Albert and Temmy Latner Family Foundation
Mystery Shelf Prize Donors
- Ace Hotel
- Angus Glen Golf Club
- Another Story Bookshop
- Arcadia Earth
- Ashford Cleaners
- Banff Sunshine Village
- Boutique Martino
- CAA
- Canadian Museum of History and Canadian War Museum
- Cedarhouse Spa
- ChocoSol
- Drake Devonshire
- DREAM Unlimited
- Earls Yorkville
- Factory Theatre
- Gladstone House
- Good Cheese
- Health Hut
- The Keg
- Kinsip House of Fine Spirits
- Musee de la Civilasation
- Old Spaghetti Factory
- Opera Atelier
- Park Hyatt Toronto
- Redtail Vineyards
- Rico Hair Ink
- Royal Ontario Museum
- Sheraton Hotel
- Sloane Tea
- Sous La
- Stillus Craft Spirits
- Tarragon Theatre
- WellBYND
- Vancouver Art Gallery