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.
BPAA News
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.
Office Closure – Victoria Day Weekend
The BPAA offices will be closed Monday, May 20, 2024 for Victoria Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Media Release – BPAA Launches Largest Provincial Collection of Accessible Digital Titles in Canada
Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce the launch of Accessible Alberta: eBooks for Everyone, a digital collection of Alberta-published accessible eBooks. Featuring over 800 eBooks in a variety of genres, the Accessible Alberta collection is the largest provincial collection of accessible digital titles in Canada and will continue
Author Care for Independent Presses
The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar entitled Author Care for Independent Presses, presented by Cynara Geissler, Director of Marketing & Publicity at Arsenal Pulp Press at 1:30PM – 3:00PM MT on Wednesday, April 17. Navigating the publishing terrain can be tricky for authors. How can publishers assist in
BPAA Seeks Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is recruiting a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant 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
Creating an Integrated Workflow for Publishers
The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce Creating an Integrated Workflow for Publishers with Margaret Bryant of Orca Books. Many publishers are working with small teams to deliver against deadlines. How can publishers make the most of their current capacity and implement workflows that incorporate each piece of the publishing process? From
Office Closure — Family Day Weekend
The BPAA offices will be closed Monday, February 19 for Family Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 20 at 9 a.m. MT.