BPAA News

Media Release: 2023 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Winners

Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. These awards celebrate the essential role Alberta book publishers play in supporting authors and telling Alberta’s Story. As the critical middle piece of the storytelling process, Alberta book publishers enrich and sustain the

Media Release – Alberta Books for Schools is connecting local books to Alberta classrooms

Edmonton – Following last year’s inaugural catalogue, the Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce the release of the 2023/24 Alberta Books for Schools catalogue and updated digital database, a resource designed for educators, libraries and booksellers to discover Alberta-published books. The new edition of the catalogue features more than 90 titles, and

2023 Alberta Book Publishing Conference

The 2023 BPAA Annual Conference is open for registration!  Registration for the conference is $250 per person, and includes the Annual General Meeting, all conference sessions, and a ticket to the Alberta Book Publishing Awards Gala on Thursday, September 21. Additional tickets for the Alberta Book Publishing Awards Gala can be purchased here.  A special

2023 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Gala

The winners of the 2023 Alberta Book Publishing Awards will be announced at a gala reception at the Matrix Hotel in Edmonton on September 21, 2023. The gala is open to the public, and tickets are $50. More information, including the registration form can be found here. The deadline to register is September 11, 2023.

Incorporating Accessibility into the Book Design Process

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar entitled Incorporating Accessibility into the Book Design Process, presented by Laura Brady of eBOUND Canada.  Accessibility is top of mind for publishers today, but what does it look like in practice, particularly as it relates to book design? Laura Brady (eBOUND Canada)

Statement from the BPAA re: Access Copyright Downsizing and Restructuring

On behalf of the members of the Book Publishers Association of Alberta, I am writing today to urge the Government of Canada to fix the broken Copyright Act, and avert the actions being taken by our copyright collective, Access Copyright, to downsize and restructure their organization. For over 30 years, Access Copyright has facilitated content

Registration is now open for the 2023 BPAA Conference and 2023 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Gala

We are excited to announce that registration is open for the 2023 BPAA Conference and 2023 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Gala.  Registration for the conference is $250 per person, and includes the Annual General Meeting, all conference sessions, and a ticket to the Alberta Book Publishing Awards Gala on Thursday, September 21. More information, including

Media Release – 2023 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Shortlist Announced

Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2023 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 Alberta-published books.  This year, jurors

Your Alberta Story – Campaign Update

During Alberta’s 2023 provincial election, the Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) launched the Your Alberta Story campaign. We asked candidates and Albertans to submit their stories, describing what part they have played in creating the vibrant and diverse province we all call home. You can read the stories we have received so far here. If you’ve already

Member Roundtable | Marketing

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce an upcoming Member Roundtable focused on Marketing. This roundtable, scheduled for June 28, 2023, is an opportunity for attendees to discuss their marketing process, highlight current workflows and strategies, and share tips and strategies with fellow publishers.   The format of this event is a structured