Librissimi – Toronto Italian Book Festival is a celebration of Italian Canadian writing and culture for all ages and in all its forms, languages and dialects. The Festival also aims to promote Italian writing and language as well as foster exchanges and dialogue with other cultures in Canada through an exploration of their literary voices.
Librissimi was founded in 2018 by ComItEs Toronto and it is now a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organization. The Festival, hosted by Villa Charities Inc., and is developed in collaboration with key partners and organizations.
THE TEAM
Happie Testa – Festival Director
Cindy Staffieri – Promotions and Sponsorships
Carmela Sisto – Mercatino and Program Advertising
Rosemary Sangiorgio – Media and Communications