2012 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Finalists Announced
Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Edmonton, AB - The finalists of the 2012 Alberta Book Publishing Awards have been chosen. Jurors have deliberated over 90 entries to select 29 finalists in 9 categories. We are delighted to announce the shortlists for Book Design(2 awards), Book of the Year (5 awards), the Lois Hole Award for Editorial Excellence and Publisher of the Year. [more] You can view the finalists here.

Read Alberta Books Spring 2012 - Alberta Views Magazine
Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Edmonton, AB -"Read Alberta Books" has hit the newsstands in a beautiful, 10 page advertising feature, profiling 73 Alberta published books. The ad is running in the April issue of "Alberta Views" magazine. You can view the ad here.
Our thanks to all participating publishers, Natalie Olsen of kisscut design and Alberta Views Magazine.

2012 Alberta Book Publishing Awards
Monday, February 27, 2012

Edmonton, AB - The deadline for submissions for the 2012 Alberta Book Publishing Awards has now passed and we thank all who submitted entries. We received over 90 submissions and 2 Publisher of the Year submissions. The short list will be anounced in May 2012 and the awards will be handed out at the 2012 Alberta Book Awards Gala on June 9, 2012 in Calgary at the Hotel Arts. Good luck to everyone who submitted.

The O’Reilly Tools of Change for Publishing Conference (TOC) 2012
New York Marriott Marquis
February 13-15, 2012
http://www.toccon.com/toc2012/
Thursday, December 15, 2011

Edmonton, AB -The O’Reilly Tools of Change for Publishing Conference (TOC) 2012
happens February 13-15, at the New York Marriott Marquis. TOC sells out every year so don't miss out on this essential "brainiac party at the intersection of publishing and digital innovation" exploring the evolving publishing ecosystem from every angle. BPAA readers get an additional 15% off with discount code: toc12BPAA at: http://www.toccon.com/toc2012?cmp=mp-conf-tc12-bpaa-banner-ad

Read Alberta Books Winter 2011 - Alberta Views Magazine
Thursday, December 8, 2011

Edmonton, AB -"Read Alberta Books" has hit the newsstands in a stunning, 12 page advertising feature, profiling 126 Alberta published books just in time for the holiday season. The ad is running in the December issue of "Alberta Views" magazine. You can view the ad here.
Our thanks to all participating publishers, Natalie Olsen of kisscut design and Alberta Views Magazine.

2012 Alberta Book Publishing Awards
Monday, November 21, 2011

Edmonton, AB - The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is now accepting submissions for the 2012 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. These awards celebrate excellence in book publishing in Alberta. We look forward to your entries and participation in the 2012 Awards.
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Alberta Reader's Choice Award 2012
Monday, October 31, 2011

Edmonton, AB - The Edmonton Public Library is now accepting submissions for the third annual Alberta Reader's Choice Award. Please review the award criteria carefully by clicking on this link as it has changed from previous years.

Winners are announced at the 2011 Alberta Book Awards Gala
Saturday, June 11, 2011

Calgary, AB - The Writers Guild of Alberta (WGA) and the Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) announced the winners of the 2011 Alberta Book Publishing Awards, the Alberta Literary Awards, and the highly anticipated Alberta Readers’ Choice Award tonight. [more] You can view the winners here.

2011 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Finalists Announced
Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Edmonton, AB - The finalists of the 2011 Alberta Book Publishing Awards have been chosen. Jurors have deliberated over 90 entries to select 34 finalists in 11 categories. We are delighted to announce the shortlists for Book Design(3 awards), Book of the Year (6 awards), the Lois Hole Award for Editorial Excellence and Publisher of the Year. [more] You can view the finalists here.

Read Alberta Books Spring 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011

Edmonton, AB - "Read Alberta Books" has hit the newsstands in a stunning, 10 page advertising feature, profiling 90 Alberta published books. The ad is running in the April issue of "Alberta Views" magazine. You can view the ad here.

2011 Get Publishing: At the Edge of Print
Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Edmonton, AB - It's the spark of an idea for your new work. It's your passion that you can't stop thinking, talking or writing about. It's the new genre that you're flirting with. It's the manuscript you've treasured. How can you best express yourself? As print, blog, e-book, fantasy, graphic novel, essay, anthology, radio script or something else? Now you're at the Edge of Print -and possibility.
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2011 Alberta Book Publishing Awards
Friday, February 25, 2011

Edmonton, AB - The deadline for submissions for the 2011 Alberta Book Publishing Awards has now passed and we thank all who submitted entries. We received 97 overall submissions and 5 Publisher of the Year submissions. The short list will be anounced in May 2011 and the awards will be handed out at the 2011 Alberta Book Awards Gala on June 11, 2011 in Calgary. Good luck to everyone who submitted.

2011 Alberta Book Publishing Awards
Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Edmonton, AB - The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is now accepting submissions for the 2011 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. These awards celebrate excellence in book publishing in Alberta. We look forward to your entries and participation in the 2011 Awards.
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Edmonton, AB - The long list is in - 30 titles have been selected and will be going out to librarians across the province for their votes indetermining the jury list of 10 eligible titles. You can view the list here.
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The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is delighted to announce the complete series of Podcasts on Publishing is now available! [more ...]

On Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 12:30 pm, Alberta's own CKUA Radio Network began airing BOOKMARK, a weekly show devoted to all things Alberta books.
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