Office Closure— Remembrance Day
The BPAA offices are closed Monday, November 13 in recognition of Remembrance Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, November 14.
BPAA News
Media Release – Alberta Book Publishers Celebrate Sixth 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 7, 2023, as the sixth annual “Alberta Book Day”. This day is a celebration dedicated to recognizing the profound impact of Alberta’s book publishers on our province’s cultural and economic
What’s New with Social Media Marketing? A 2023 Update
The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce What’s New with Social Media Marketing? with Ariel Hudnall of Zg Stories. The session will expand on ideas explored in our Social Media Marketing webinar series in 2022. The 90 minute session will explore topics tailored to our member publishers. The topics will include: Developing
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