BPAA News

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

Office Closure— Easter Weekend

The BPAA offices will be closed on Good Friday, April 18, 2025 and Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Member Roundtable | Tech Tool Talk

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce an upcoming Member Roundtable entitled Tech Tool Talk scheduled for Thursday, April 10 from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm MT.  More than ever, there are a plethora of digital tools (programs, apps, and more) available to make book publishers’ jobs easier and more efficient. But

The BPAA is hiring a Project Coordinator

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is recruiting a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Project Coordinator in our Edmonton office. We are seeking a candidate with significant work experience who can dig in, get things done, and be part of a small group of people with a tenacious commitment to the success of