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2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Now Accepting Submissions

Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. Since 1994, the Alberta

Office Closure—Holiday Break

The BPAA offices will be closed from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026, inclusive. We will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026. We

Working With Care: Values-Aligned Operations for Small Publishers

Presented by the BPAA, in this one-hour session author and author care specialist Chelene Knight will explore what it can look like to run

Release of the Fifth Annual Read Alberta Publisher Catalogue

Edmonton –  The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is thrilled to announce the release of the 2025 Read Alberta Publisher Catalogue, highlighting over

Media Release: Alberta Book Publishers Celebrate Eighth Annual Alberta Book Day

Media Release November 3, 2025 Alberta Book Publishers Celebrate Eighth Annual Alberta Book Day Edmonton – The members of the Book Publishers Association of

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February 3, 2026: Working With Care: Values-Aligned Operations for Small Publishers

Presented by the BPAA, in this one-hour session author and author care specialist Chelene Knight will explore what it can look like to run

December 11, 2025: BPAA Holiday Dinner – Calgary

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

December 2, 2025: BPAA Holiday Dinner – Edmonton

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

November 3, 2025: Media Release: Alberta Book Publishers Celebrate Eighth Annual Alberta Book Day

Media Release November 3, 2025 Alberta Book Publishers Celebrate Eighth Annual Alberta Book Day Edmonton – The members of the Book Publishers Association of

September 18, 2025: 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Gala

The winners of the 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards will be announced at a gala reception at the Grey Eagle Resort in Calgary on

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Industry News

2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Now Accepting Submissions

Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. Since 1994, the Alberta

Release of the Fifth Annual Read Alberta Publisher Catalogue

Edmonton –  The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is thrilled to announce the release of the 2025 Read Alberta Publisher Catalogue, highlighting over

Media Release: Alberta Book Publishers Celebrate Eighth Annual Alberta Book Day

Media Release November 3, 2025 Alberta Book Publishers Celebrate Eighth Annual Alberta Book Day Edmonton – The members of the Book Publishers Association of

Media Release: 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Winners

Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. These awards

Media Release – 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Shortlist Announced

Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. The following

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