Location: Off-site

Duration: November 2026 to June 2027

Remuneration: $5,350

Toronto Public Library invites applications from children's book creators for the 2027 TD Summer Reading Club Web Comic Creator position.

About TD Summer Reading Club
TD Summer Reading Club (TDSRC) is a national, bilingual program of Canadian public libraries that strives to engage all children in the joy of reading during the summer months while championing Canadian writers and illustrators. The program helps connect children and families with books and build confidence in reading through the delivery of free incentives and fun, accessible library and online activities. TDSRC is committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, inclusive and safe program that reflects the Canadian population we serve. It is key for the Club's contributors and content to reflect the diversity of our audience, and we encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities to apply.

TD Summer Reading Club 2027: Read the Rhythm
This summer, kids will explore the rhythms that shape their world - beats, patterns, movements, and sounds that connect nature, culture, bodies, and imagination. Rhythm is everywhere: in the pulse of a drum, the swoosh of a skipping rope, the murmuration of birds, the crash of waves, the hum of a city streetcar,



and the steady heartbeat that keeps us moving.

Kids will discover how rhythm can be heard, felt, seen, and expressed. We will experiment with sound waves and vibrations, try body percussion, create instruments from everyday objects, and explore tactile ways to sense rhythm. We will explore how animals communicate through dances and calls, how seasons and tides follow natural patterns, and how rhythm helps us remember, learn, and connect.

From dance parties to poetry slams, DJ mixing, and cultural celebrations, rhythm becomes a universal language - joyful, calming, nostalgic, empowering, and sometimes a little mysterious. It invites kids to express themselves, and find the beat that makes them unique.

Eligibility Criteria

Must reside in Canada

Professionally published children's author/illustrator

Able to work in collaborative situations and meet deadlines

Able to work to scope of project, audience and theme

Able to apply principles of diversity, equity and inclusiveness and work with diverse communities

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