BPAA News

Office Closure — National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The BPAA office will be closed Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We will reopen for regular business hours on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Media Release: 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Winners

Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. These awards celebrate the essential role Alberta book publishers play in supporting authors and telling Alberta’s Story.  The awards gala was hosted at the Grey Eagle Resort in Calgary, and delegates from across

2025 Alberta Book Publishing Conference

The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Conference is open for registration!  Registration for the conference is $300 per person, and includes the Annual General Meeting, all conference sessions, and a ticket to the Alberta Book Publishing Awards Gala on Thursday, September 18. Additional tickets for the Alberta Book Publishing Awards Gala can be purchased here.  You can

2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Gala

The winners of the 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards will be announced at a gala reception at the Grey Eagle Resort in Calgary on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The gala is open to the public, and tickets are $75. This year’s event will also mark the 50th anniversary of the Book Publishers Association of Alberta,

Member Roundtable | Award Submissions

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce an upcoming Member Roundtable on Awards Submissions scheduled for Thursday, July 17 from 10:00 am-11:30 am MT.  Publishers today are devoting a substantial amount of time and effort to award submissions. In this Member Roundtable, publishers will have the opportunity to share their own experiences

Office Closure – Canada Day Weekend

The BPAA office will be closed Monday, June 30, 2025 and Tuesday, July 1, 2025, for Canada Day. We will reopen on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Media Release – 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Shortlist Announced

Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. The following shortlist represents the finest of Alberta book publishing as determined by leading professionals in the book industry from across Canada and showcases the wide range of books published each year in

Office Closure – Victoria Day Weekend

The BPAA offices will be closed Monday, May 19, 2025 for Victoria Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Financial Confidence and Working Strategies

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce the upcoming webinar entitled Financial Confidence and Working Strategies, presented by Christine Hassay Kohler (NeWest Press). Financial administration often is the area in publishing that is left for last as it can feel daunting, confusing, and time consuming. In this session, Christine will pull back

Media Release – BPAA Welcomes New Executive Director

Edmonton — The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce Megan Bishop as their new Executive Director. “Megan has worked with the BPAA for the past four years, and will bring her amazing skills and talents to the position,” says BPAA President Matt Bowes. “We look forward to continuing to work with Megan