The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce an upcoming virtual Member Roundtable on Author Relations scheduled for Thursday, April 16 from 1:30 pm-3:00 pm MT. The relationship between a publisher and an author is one of the most critical in publishing. Building and managing this relationship is a nuanced process with both
The BPAA is pleased to announce the rescheduled dates for the upcoming PD sessions, Funding Opportunities with Canada Council for the Arts, presented by Francine Cunningham, consultant with Canada Council. To address the unique needs of our members, we have two sessions scheduled and you are encouraged to register for the one you feel is
Tuesday, February 3 from 11:00am-12:30pm MT Presented by the BPAA, in this 90-minute session author and author care specialist Chelene Knight will explore what it can look like to run a publishing business through values-aligned operations. You might be familiar with the term “trauma-informed,” but here we’re choosing language that feels a little more spacious
The BPAA Holiday Dinner in Edmonton will be held at 6:00 pm MT on Tuesday, December 2 at Koutouki (10719 124 Street). The cost for the dinner is $50 per person (this includes your meal, but not drinks). We will have a set menu, which includes a sample of a dozen traditional Greek dishes, including pikilia,
The BPAA Holiday Dinner in Calgary will be held at 6:00 pm MT on Thursday, December 11 at Toscana Grill – Heritage Location (8330 Macleod Trail SE Unit 1B). The cost for the dinner is $30, and includes your main and a selection of appetizers for the table. Drinks are not included. The restaurant menu can be reviewed on their website.
Media Release November 3, 2025 Alberta Book Publishers Celebrate Eighth 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 3, 2025, as the eighth annual Alberta Book Day. Recognized each November, Alberta Book Day is
The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Conference is open for registration! Registration for the conference is $300 per person, and includes the Annual General Meeting, all conference sessions, and a ticket to the Alberta Book Publishing Awards Gala on Thursday, September 18. Additional tickets for the Alberta Book Publishing Awards Gala can be purchased here. You can
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,
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
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