BPAA News

Job Opportunity – BPAA Seeks Executive Director

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and experienced individual to serve as its next Executive Director. This is a permanent, full-time position. Our office is based in Edmonton, Alberta.   About the BPAA  Established in 1975, the BPAA is a provincial association of Alberta-owned and -controlled book publishing companies. The BPAA

Media Release – 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Now Accepting Submissions

Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. Established in 1994, the Alberta Book Publishing Awards recognize and celebrate the excellence of the Alberta book publishing industry. The awards are adjudicated by experts and publishing professionals from across Canada, who evaluate the submissions

Media Release – The Read Alberta Publisher Catalogue: A celebration of Alberta book publishing

Edmonton –  The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2024 Read Alberta Publisher Catalogue, a showcase of the books published in Alberta in 2024. This special edition of the catalogue celebrates the BPAA’s upcoming 50th anniversary, with specially designed pieces by illustrator Derek Evernden and designer Natalie

Office Closure— Remembrance Day

The BPAA office will be closed Monday, November 11 in recognition of Remembrance Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, November 12.

Media Release — Alberta Book Publishers Celebrate Seventh Annual Alberta Book Day

Edmonton – The members of the Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) wish to thank the Alberta Government and Minister Tanya Fir for declaring November 5, 2024, as the seventh annual “Alberta Book Day”. The day is dedicated to recognizing Alberta book publishers’ important contribution to the culture, economy, and entertainment of our province. Alberta’s

Indexing for Publishers

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce the upcoming webinar entitled Indexing for Publishers, presented by Alexandra Peace and Jolanta Komornicka. Curious about indexing and how it impacts you as a publisher? This session introduces the basics of the indexing process, explains how an index is an asset in marketing the book,

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.

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