Office Closure — Thanksgiving
The BPAA offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024 for Thanksgiving. We will reopen for regular office hours on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
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Office Closure— National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Holiday
The BPAA office will be closed Monday, September 30 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, October 1.
Media Release: 2024 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Winners
Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 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 Varscona Theatre in Edmonton, and delegates from across Canada
Statement of condolence on the passing of Jerome Martin
Edmonton, Alberta – It is with great sadness that the Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) acknowledges the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Jerome Martin. A long-time publisher and member of the BPAA, he will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by us all. In 2020, Jerome was presented with the Lifetime Achievement
Media Release – Find curriculum-matched books with Alberta Books for Schools, a digital resource for educators
Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce the release of the 2024/25 Alberta Books for Schools catalogue and updated online database. Now in its third year, the catalogue is a resource designed for educators, libraries, and booksellers to discover Alberta-published, curriculum-mapped books. This edition of the catalogue features over 65
Office Closure— September Long Weekend
The BPAA offices are closed Friday, August 30 and Monday, September 2 for the September long weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3.
Office Closure – Heritage Day Weekend
The BPAA offices will be closed Friday, August 2, and Monday, August 5, for the Heritage Day long weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 6.
Registration open for the 2024 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Gala
We are excited to announce that tickets are now available for the 2024 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Gala to be held at the Varscona Theatre in Edmonton, Alberta, on September 24, 2024. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased through the registration form here. The deadline to purchase tickets is September 17, 2024.
Media Release – 2024 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Shortlist Announced
Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2024 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 – Canada Day Weekend
The BPAA office will be closed Friday, June 28 and Monday, July 1 for the Canada Day long weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday, July 2.