Connect with Australia’s Indigenous Literacy Foundation
The BPAA is pleased to announce the upcoming in-person PD session, Connect with Australia’s Indigenous Literacy Foundation, presented by Ben Bowen, Tictac Moore, and
BPAA News
Office Closure — Canada Day Weekend
The BPAA office will be closed Wednesday, July 1, 2026, for Canada Day. We will reopen on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Media Release – 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Shortlist Announced
Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. The following
Office Closure – Victoria Day Weekend
The BPAA offices will be closed Monday, May 18, 2026 for Victoria Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Member Roundtable | Author Relations
The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce an upcoming virtual Member Roundtable on Author Relations scheduled for Thursday, April 16 from
Events
September 17, 2026: 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Gala
The winners of the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards will be announced at a gala reception at the Matrix Hotel in Edmonton on Thursday,
September 16, 2026: 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Conference
The 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Conference will take place from September 16-18, 2026. All events will take place at the Matrix Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta.
July 31, 2026: Connect with Australia’s Indigenous Literacy Foundation
The BPAA is pleased to announce the upcoming in-person PD session, Connect with Australia’s Indigenous Literacy Foundation, presented by Ben Bowen, Tictac Moore, and
April 16, 2026: Member Roundtable | Author Relations
The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce an upcoming virtual Member Roundtable on Author Relations scheduled for Thursday, April 16 from
February 3, 2026: Working With Care: Values-Aligned Operations for Small Publishers
Tuesday, February 3 from 11:00am-12:30pm MT Presented by the BPAA, in this 90-minute session author and author care specialist Chelene Knight will explore what
Industry News
Media Release – 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Shortlist Announced
Edmonton – The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. The following
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