Christopher DiRaddo is the author of the novels The Family Way (2021), shortlisted for the F.G. Bressani Literary Prize, and The Geography of Pluto (2014). His essays and short stories have appeared in First Person Queer: Who We Are (So Far), Here & Now: An Anthology of Queer Italian-Canadian Writing, and The Globe and Mail. He has also written for publications like Elle Canada, Xtra magazine, and enRoute magazine, winning a National Magazine Award. In 2014, he created the Violet Hour Literary Series & Book Club, which has provided a platform for more than 300 LGBTQ+ writers in Canada to connect with new audiences. In 2024, he won the QWF Judy Mappin Community Award and was named the inaugural writer-in-residence at The Hideout in PEI. He also publishes The Violet Letter, a monthly newsletter covering the LGBTQ+ literary scene in Montreal.
Christopher is available to visit classes to discuss his writing, read from his books, and share insight into his creative process. He can also speak about community building and how he’s fostered reader engagement through a long-running book club and literary events. His approach is relaxed and conversational, encouraging open dialogue and genuine connection with students.