Join renowned prairie poet dennis cooley in conversation with Alberta's own Aritha van Herk at Shelf Life Books to celebrate the release of body works. A tender, humorous, and irreverent meditation on the human body as it passes through time, body works is a celebration of the human body as a vessel of experience that
Calgary book launch for Reimagining Fire, published by Durvile & UpRoute Books.
Edmonton book launch for Reimagining Fire, published by Durvile & UpRoute Books.
Join us for a fun storytelling session where you’ll hear the wild-and-true story behind the first Stampede Breakfast back in 1923 — as told by Brenda Leahy, granddaughter of Wildhorse Jack himself. Plus draw along with Airdrie artist Melissa Bruglemans-LaBelle. Cowboy hats and boots are encouraged for this stomping-good Stampede-themed storytime! 55 minute session (includes
Book launch for Indigenous Justice, published by Durvile & UpRoute Books.
The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce an upcoming Member Roundtable focused on Marketing. This roundtable is an opportunity for attendees to discuss their marketing process, highlight current workflows and strategies, and share tips and strategies with fellow publishers. The format of this event is a structured discussion, facilitated by BPAA President
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
The winners of the 2023 Alberta Book Publishing Awards will be announced at a gala reception, held at the Matrix Hotel in Edmonton on Thursday, September 21, 2023. The gala is open to the public and tickets can be purchased here. Leading up to the gala, the featured categories and shortlisted titles will be highlighted
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)
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
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