Not every kid loves to read... but EVERY kid loves to laugh.
That’s the big idea behind Funny Pages, Canada’s only festival devoted to books that crack kids up. We believe humour can introduce even the most reluctant reader to the joy of books - and even the most reluctant writer to the joy of putting a smile on someone’s face. Through Funny Pages, we want to see low literacy rates laughed right out of existence.
This year on Friday, April 25th, some of Canada’s funniest authors will entertain and inspire hundreds of elementary school students in Halifax at The Central Library. On Thursday, April 24th, Central Library will be hosting Little Funny Pages, a special festival just for preschooler & elementary students.
A registered non-profit society, Funny Pages is a year-round initiative promoting the love of reading with the help of some of Canada’s funniest authors.
Paul Gilligan
Mitali Banerjee Ruths
Yolanda T. Marshall
Anna Humphry
Leslie Gentile
Andy Tolson
Michelle Robinson
2025
Presenters!
Get Involved
C’mon! It’ll be good for a laugh. We’re looking for volunteers to help select books, contact schools, organize events, keep our social media rocking, and wrangle kids and presenters on the big day. To find out more, contact us at funnypagescanada@gmail.com
Contact Us!
Funny Pages
c/o Writers Federation of Nova Scotia
1113 Marginal Road
Halifax, NS B3H 4P7
To all our wonderful sponsors
Thanks for the laughs!
Belly-Laugh Sponsors!
Chuckle Sponsors!
Giggle Sponsors!
