Industry News

Media Release – The Read Alberta Publisher Catalogue: A celebration of Alberta book publishing

Edmonton –  The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2024 Read Alberta Publisher Catalogue, a showcase of the books published in Alberta in 2024. This special edition of the catalogue celebrates the BPAA’s upcoming 50th anniversary, with specially designed pieces by illustrator Derek Evernden and designer Natalie

Media Release — Alberta Book Publishers Celebrate Seventh 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 5, 2024, as the seventh annual “Alberta Book Day”. The day is dedicated to recognizing Alberta book publishers’ important contribution to the culture, economy, and entertainment of our province. Alberta’s

Office Closure — Thanksgiving

The BPAA offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024 for Thanksgiving. We will reopen for regular office hours on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Office Closure— National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Holiday

The BPAA office will be closed Monday, September 30 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, October 1.

Media Release: 2024 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Winners

Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. These awards celebrate the essential role Alberta book publishers play in supporting authors and telling Alberta’s Story.  The awards gala was hosted at the Varscona Theatre in Edmonton, and delegates from across Canada

Statement of condolence on the passing of Jerome Martin

Edmonton, Alberta – It is with great sadness that the Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) acknowledges the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Jerome Martin. A long-time publisher and member of the BPAA, he will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by us all. In 2020, Jerome was presented with the Lifetime Achievement

Media Release – Find curriculum-matched books with Alberta Books for Schools, a digital resource for educators

Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce the release of the 2024/25 Alberta Books for Schools catalogue and updated online database. Now in its third year, the catalogue is a resource designed for educators, libraries, and booksellers to discover Alberta-published, curriculum-mapped books. This edition of the catalogue features over 65

Office Closure— September Long Weekend

The BPAA offices are closed Friday, August 30 and Monday, September 2 for the September long weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3.

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