Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton

Now in its 16th year, gritLIT is Hamilton’s annual literary festival, a four-day celebration of Canadian authors.

gritLIT brings together diverse voices – the biggest Canadian authors, up and coming talent, and local Hamilton writers – in a series of readings and themed events. The festival’s mandate is one of accessibility for both authors and audiences. gritLIT puts a focus on local authors, giving them the exposure to readers that they richly deserve.

Speakers for 2020 include Margaret Atwood, Mona Awad, Ted Barris, Gwen Benaway, Lynn Coady, Robyn Doolittle, Terry Fallis, Rebecca Fisseha, Jesse Thistle & many, many more.