Office Closure — Family Day
The BPAA offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, for Family Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 9 a.m. MT.
BPAA News
2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Now Accepting Submissions
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
Working With Care: Values-Aligned Operations for Small Publishers
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
Office Closure—Holiday Break
The BPAA offices will be closed from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026, inclusive. We will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026. We hope you have a wonderful holiday and a happy New Year!
Release of the Fifth Annual Read Alberta Publisher Catalogue
Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is thrilled to announce the release of the 2025 Read Alberta Publisher Catalogue, highlighting over 100 frontlist titles from 14 Alberta book publishers. “Every year, Alberta book publishers produce thoughtful, award-winning, and masterfully crafted books. This catalogue serves as a testament to their creativity, resilience, and
Media Release: Alberta Book Publishers Celebrate Eighth Annual Alberta Book Day
Media Release November 3, 2025 Alberta Book Publishers Celebrate Eighth 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 3, 2025, as the eighth annual Alberta Book Day. Recognized each November, Alberta Book Day is
The State of Book Publishing in Alberta: Video Series
The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) has launched an exciting new video series titled The State of Book Publishing in Alberta. This video series provides overviews of basic publishing information and practices for those interested in the inner workings of the local publishing industry. Anyone interested in learning more about the experience of local
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