Alberta book publishers play an instrumental role in showcasing the voices, themes, and landscapes of our province. Alberta separatism would disrupt every aspect of the book publishing process and impede local publishers’ ability to successfully publish, promote, and share our province’s stories with readers around the world. View and download the below information as a
The BPAA office will be closed on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We will reopen for regular business hours on Thursday, October 1, 2026. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Events Featured events in Edmonton Featured events in Calgary Truth and Reconciliation Week (National Centre for Truth and
Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. These awards celebrate the essential role Alberta book publishers play in championing local voices and telling Alberta’s Story. The awards gala was hosted at the Matrix Hotel in Edmonton, and delegates from across
The BPAA offices will be closed Friday, September 4, and Monday, September 7, for the Labour Day long weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.
The BPAA is pleased to announce the upcoming in-person PD session, Connect with Australia’s Indigenous Literacy Foundation, presented by Ben Bowen, Tictac Moore, and Cindy Manfong. Please review the information below for information on participating in this unique session. Date & Time Friday, July 31 from 10:00am-11:30am MT Location Edmonton Public Library – Stanley Milner
Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2026 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
The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce an upcoming virtual Member Roundtable on Author Relations scheduled for Thursday, April 16 from 1:30 pm-3:00 pm MT. The relationship between a publisher and an author is one of the most critical in publishing. Building and managing this relationship is a nuanced process with both
The BPAA is pleased to announce the rescheduled dates for the upcoming PD sessions, Funding Opportunities with Canada Council for the Arts, presented by Francine Cunningham, consultant with Canada Council. To address the unique needs of our members, we have two sessions scheduled and you are encouraged to register for the one you feel is
Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. Since 1994, the Alberta Book Publishing Awards have played a crucial role in celebrating and elevating Alberta’s vibrant publishing community. Adjudicated by industry experts, submissions are assessed on the entire book publishing process — from
Tuesday, February 3 from 11:00am-12:30pm MT Presented by the BPAA, in this 90-minute session author and author care specialist Chelene Knight will explore what it can look like to run a publishing business through values-aligned operations. You might be familiar with the term “trauma-informed,” but here we’re choosing language that feels a little more spacious