1st Annual · Free Admission · July 25th, 2026

Kitchener-Waterloo
Book Expo

Books. Readers. Community.

A Celebration of Books, Ideas and Community

Saturday, July 25th, 202610:00 AM – 3:00 PM (EST)AMCC, 500 Parkside Drive, Waterloo
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About The Event

KW's Premier
Literary Marketplace

The 1st Annual Kitchener-Waterloo Book Expo brings together readers, authors, and literary vendors in a curated marketplace celebrating books, ideas, and community. Be part of a growing literary tradition in the heart of Waterloo Region.

Who Should Apply?

Authors
Publishers
Booksellers
Illustrators
Creative Businesses
Author signings and meet-and-greets
Independent publishers and small press
Booksellers and used book dealers
Illustrators and book artists
Literary gifts and merchandise
Children's books and education
Journals and stationery
Creative businesses and local talent

Event Details

DateSaturday, July 25th, 2026
Time10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (EST)
VenueAlbert McCormick Community Centre (AMCC)
Address500 Parkside Drive, Waterloo, ON N2L 5J4
AdmissionFree — Open to the Public
Vendor Fee$75 per table (post-approval)

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Confirmed Vendors

Vendor Directory

25 vendors confirmed for Kitchener-Waterloo Book Expo

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Albert Seidel

Author

"The Secret Code of The Gospel. The Earthly Story" by Albert Seidel. Subjects: Non-fiction. History For centuries, the origins of Christianity remained a mystery. But it turned out that the key to this secret was hidden in the Gospels. Albert Seidel discovered it. For reviews, see https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-secret-code-of-the-gospels

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Alex Elford

Author

Literary fiction novels. THE LONG WAY BACK Volumes 1&2. A freelance photographer’s spiritual journey through a civil conflict goes askew as he pursues an elusive warlord.

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Arboretum Press

Publisher

Arboretum Press is a non-profit publisher specializing in print-on-demand book production for ‘third-age’ writers: authors of retirement age (and older). Currently we publish books by eight authors all local to the Guelph area. We also represent authors who choose to self-publish but have used our editorial or design services. Books include short story collections, an eight-book historical fantasy series, historical novels, and autofiction.

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Cameron Bagg

Author

A non-fiction book and an art book on the paranormal.

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Connie Lafleur Bailey

Author

My book You Are Worthy - 20 myths and lies we can fall victim to.

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Darrell Epp

Author

7 books of poetry I have written.

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Divya Ramaswamy

Author

Three books of mine, published in 2026, 2024, & 2021 respectively. Hearts & Hiccups: Slow burn romance and friendship (Publisher: Srishti Publications) Love at First Byte: Young adult and corporate romance (Publisher: Vishwakarma Publications) The Monsoon Touch: An ambiance thriller (Publisher: Ukiyoto)

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Glumbury Studios

Author

Our first book launches on July 11th at Old Goat Books in Uptown Waterloo. The Abridged (and Protracted) Field Notes of the Adventures Across Barmy Britain of Dugald Bovinus III, Esq. features Dugald, a gentleman cow who wears tweed and has a penchant for jam, as he travels through a peculiar England, Scotland and Wales, meeting and avoiding characters and getting into trouble. Printed in Canada. 192 pages - illustrated. We will also have some merch to go with the book.

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Gordon K Jones

Author

1 science fiction title, 3 crime fiction titles and 1 non-fiction title

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Holly MacGregor

Author

Spicy 🌶️ Romantasy Books 📚 and jewelry (featured in my novels), plus stickers.

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Jendra Berri

Author

Fieres - A Canadian sci-fi fantasy The Convenient Curse - a cozy fantasy

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Jody Albert Maas

Author

Non fiction self published book Dowsing Rods Crystals Metaphysical art Spirituality New Age Self help

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Lionel H Santos

Author

I write action-adventure thrillers that blend ancient history, Cold War espionage, and the hunt for relics that should have stayed buried, in the spirit of Indiana Jones and Clive Cussler. At my table I’ll have my debut novel, The Delphi Protocol, the first book in the Saint & Sinner series, available for purchase and signing. It’s a 1986 chase across Europe in which a bookish historian and a haunted spy race the KGB for an artifact tied to the Oracle of Delphi, a relic that could save the world or end it. I’m glad to talk with readers about the series, the real history behind it, and what’s coming next.

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Melissa Heathers

Author

Book - Dear Ego, Dear Heart - a poetic tale of the innerware

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Oscar Heck

Author

My book is called: ESCAPE FROM VENEZUELA - Adventures of a Life Correspondent It recounts my recent escape from Venezuela through the dangerous Colombian border, a result of having been kidnapped and tortured in Venezuela and hunted down by the Venezuelan government. The book was published last month (May 2026) on Amazon and we've begun the sales campaign. Thanks! Oscar

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Shane Keleher

Author

My novel is coming out on July 1st so this would be my very first show selling my novel. I will also have bookmarks, postcards, and other small paraphernalia that are related to my novel.

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Sunao Publishing

Author

My books plus books my company has published for other authors

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The Cosy Chapter Co.

Other

Blind Date with a book - individually wrapppwd book, both new and preloved editions. Includes, pens, book marks, stickers, charm and customers choice of tea or matcha.

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TR Biggar

Author

A timely and true story that will resonate with Canadians during these times. Our long history with the US took a turn when their independence was declared in 1776. Since that time Canadians have been forced make choices that have distinguished us from our neighbours to the south. The decisions we made over the past 250 years continued through the War of 1812, when our borders were invaded and we fought to remain Canadian. Those challenges have taken different forms over the years, but they continue today. This is the story of one family who faced these challenges, through generations. And it is a story of the people and in particular, the women who were part of history and whose story is rarely told. Following the American War for Independence, Betsy Green and her husband, Charles—who fought with the Loyalists—are relentlessly persecuted by their neighbours and fear they can no longer remain in New Jersey. Charles plans to go to the Niagara Region, seeking land as a reward for his loyalty to the Crown and then return for his pregnant wife and five children. But Betsy alters their plans when she makes a decision—though virtuous and kind-hearted—that endangers her entire family. They must flee their home immediately. Desperate to move quickly, Charles and Betsy leave their three eldest children in the care of Charles’s brother and set out with their two youngest, a few supplies, and their only horse. So begins their long and dangerous trek—full of twists and toils—to Upper Canada. They must travel through the wilderness under cover of darkness or risk being caught and arrested. Blending true stories with fictional details and told through the voices of Betsy and later her daughter Rebecca, Our Pursuit of Happiness is an extraordinary tale of a family whose love, strength, courage, and fortitude during perilous times paved the way for generations of Canadians to come.

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Trevor A. Bailey

Author

Book 1: Queen of the Lycans and Vampires. An Isabella Castellanos series. Fiction/ Fantasy/ Contemporary

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Twisted Storylines Publishing, Mathew J. Shaw

Publisher

Twisted Storylines Publishing is my official publishing business which I release my own works under, so self published would apply also. I have two books available, pychological thrillers wrapped in mystery, My books are Adult 📘 Nevaeh – The Story of The Lost: A psychological, philosophical thriller wrapped in a haunting crime mystery. For twenty years, people known as The Lost have been disappearing one by one — and the truth behind their vanishing is far more terrifying than anyone imagines. 📗 The Next Step – The Controller’s Game: A gripping psychological thriller and investigative mystery. When profiler Clayton Trilling is pulled into the mind-bending case of a sinister figure known only as The Controller, every answer leads to a darker question. The real horror may be what Clayton discovers about himself, and the terrifying truth about why he must continue the game that The Controller started.

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WDJ-WRITES & Storyboard Bookmarks / Wanda Janaway

Author

Books, blind date wrapped books, book bags and book sleeves and bookmarks

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WordSmiths

Author

Nanci and I co-write a lite urban fantasy series (D.E.M.ON. Tales) and each write separate series as well. She specializes in Victorian Mysteries set in Toronto and the GTA, I write Sci-Fi/Fantasy and Steampunk, and we both have our own separate urban fantasy series'.

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Yvonne Leslie

Author

Copies of my latest book- a collection of short stories called Ashes in the Pig. And my earlier novel called Treading Water.

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Zentul Madhani

Author

Showcasing our books and bookmarks to promote the newly published Adventures with Iggy: Lost in Uganda book. Complete with author signing.

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