Office Closure — Family Day
The BPAA offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, for Family Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 9
BPAA News
Funding Opportunities with Canada Council for the Arts
The BPAA is pleased to announce the upcoming PD sessions, Funding Opportunities with Canada Council for the Arts, presented by Francine Cunningham, consultant with
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
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
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
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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
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
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