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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

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

Office Closure – Canada Day Weekend

The BPAA office will be closed Friday, June 28 and Monday, July 1 for the Canada Day long weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday, July 2.

Member Roundtable: Catalogues

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce an upcoming Member Roundtable focused on Catalogues, scheduled for Wednesday, May 22 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm MT.  This roundtable will be an opportunity for members to share and discuss their current catalogue practices, tools they have found to be successful, and to discuss

Media Release – BPAA Launches Largest Provincial Collection of Accessible Digital Titles in Canada

Edmonton –  The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce the launch of Accessible Alberta: eBooks for Everyone, a digital collection of Alberta-published accessible eBooks.  Featuring over 800 eBooks in a variety of genres, the Accessible Alberta collection is the largest provincial collection of accessible digital titles in Canada and will continue

BPAA Seeks Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is recruiting a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant in our Edmonton office. We are seeking a candidate with significant work experience who can dig in, get things done, and be part of a small group of people with a tenacious commitment to the success of

Office Closure — Family Day Weekend

The BPAA offices will be closed Monday, February 19 for Family Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 20 at 9 a.m. MT.

Media Release – 2024 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Now Accepting Submissions

Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is now accepting submissions for the 2024 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