Edmonton — The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce Megan Bishop as their new Executive Director. “Megan has worked with the BPAA for the past four years, and will bring her amazing skills and talents to the position,” says BPAA President Matt Bowes. “We look forward to continuing to work with Megan
The BPAA offices will be closed on Good Friday, April 18, 2025 and Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce an upcoming Member Roundtable entitled Tech Tool Talk scheduled for Thursday, April 10 from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm MT. More than ever, there are a plethora of digital tools (programs, apps, and more) available to make book publishers’ jobs easier and more efficient. But
The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is recruiting a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Project Coordinator 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
Edmonton — The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is excited to recognize its 50th anniversary today, on March 14, 2025. Since its establishment in 1975, the BPAA has supported the development of the book publishing industry in Alberta and contributed significantly to the current vitality of the publishing landscape in the province. Over the past
The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce the upcoming webinar entitled Greening Your Publishing, presented by Jen Knoch and EJ Hurst. Jen Knoch of ECW Press and EJ Hurst of New Society Publishers will provide an introduction to assessing your organization’s most important emissions sources, including production and shipping, focusing on using
The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and experienced individual to serve as its next Executive Director. This is a permanent, full-time position. Our office is based in Edmonton, Alberta. About the BPAA Established in 1975, the BPAA is a provincial association of Alberta-owned and -controlled book publishing companies. The BPAA
Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. Established in 1994, the Alberta Book Publishing Awards recognize and celebrate the excellence of the Alberta book publishing industry. The awards are adjudicated by experts and publishing professionals from across Canada, who evaluate the submissions
The BPAA offices will be closed December 23, 2024 – January 3, 2025, inclusive. We will reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025. We hope you have a wonderful holiday and a happy new year!
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