Office Closure— Victoria Day
The BPAA offices will be closed Monday, May 22 for Victoria Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 23.
BPAA News
Media Release – Book Publishers Association of Alberta’s Your Alberta Story Campaign Continues
Edmonton— What is an election campaign but a collection of people telling different stories about the past, present, and future? As Alberta’s 2023 election campaign continues, the Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) continues to collect stories from Albertans to celebrate our unique Alberta Story together. Specifically, we have asked candidates in the Alberta Election to
Media Release – Book Publishers Association of Alberta Launches Your Alberta Story Campaign
Edmonton— What is Your Alberta Story? Alberta has a unique cultural heritage and identity. What part have you played in creating the vibrant and diverse province we all call home? During the 2023 election campaign, when we all come together to choose who will represent us, the Book Publishers Association of Alberta will also be collecting
Office Closure – Good Friday and Easter Monday
The BPAA offices will be closed Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10 for Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 11.
Member Roundtable | Book Acquisitions
The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce an upcoming Member Roundtable focused on Book Acquisitions. This roundtable, scheduled for March 23, 2023, is an opportunity for attendees to discuss their acquisition process, highlight how they have refined or improved their workflows, and share tips and strategies with fellow publishers. The format
Office Closure – Family Day
The BPAA offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023 for Family Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
Advertise in the Alberta Books for Schools 2023/24 Catalogue
The BPAA is accepting advertisement submissions for the Alberta Books for Schools 2023/24 catalogue. The Alberta Books for Schools catalogue is an annual catalogue from the BPAA, featuring Alberta-published books matched to the Alberta K-12 curriculum. Copies of the catalogue will be distributed to Alberta K-12 schools and school boards, libraries, and booksellers; Canadian wholesalers and teachers’
Media Release – 2023 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Now Accepting Submissions
Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. Established in 1994, the Alberta Book Publishing Awards recognize and celebrate the best of the Alberta book publishing industry. The awards are adjudicated by experts and publishing professionals from across Canada, who select the very
Office Closure – Holiday Break
The BPAA will be closed 12:00 pm MT, December 22, 2022–January 2, 2023, inclusive. We will reopen on January 3, 2023. We encourage you to enjoy an Alberta book during your holiday break (Read Alberta has some great recommendations).
Office Closure – Remembrance Day
The BPAA offices will be closed Friday, November 11, 2022 for Remembrance Day. We will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, November 14, 2022.