The Publishing Support sub-component of the Canada Book Fund (CBF) assists the ongoing production, marketing and distribution of Canadian-authored books. Supplementary funding based on export sales is also available as part of Publishing Support. Learn more and apply...
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Submissions open for City of Vancouver Book Award
The annual City of Vancouver Book Award has been recognizing authors of excellence of any genre since 1989. These authors contribute to the appreciation and understanding of Vancouver's diversity, history, unique character, or the achievements of its residents. Submit...
Impact Survey for the Canadian Publishing Industry | FBM
As part of the final reporting requirements to the Department of Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canada FBM2020 is conducting a survey to assess the impact of Canada’s role as Guest of Honour (GoH) in 2020 and 2021 on the Canadian publishing industry. Your response to the...
The Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and experienced individual to serve as its next Executive Director
Established in 1978, the ABPBC is a provincial association of BC-owned and -controlled book publishing companies. The ABPBC works to support the long-term health and success of the Canadian-owned book industry in British Columbia. The ABPBC supports the aspirations...
Read Local BC | Asian Canadian Voices
Read Local BC celebrates Asian Canadian voices sharing their stories with British Columbia. Read on for a roundup of their favourite histories, poetry collections, memoirs, and children’s tales by some of B.C.’s most prominent Asian Canadian writers. See the list...
Poetry in Transit campaign marks 25th anniversary with publication of anthology
The ABPBC is pleased to celebrate 25 years of Poetry in Transit with the publication of an anthology in digital and print editions, with 40 poems selected by poet Evelyn Lau.
Association of Canadian Publishers 2021-22 Professional Development Subsidy Program
The Department of Canadian Heritage, through the Association of Canadian Publishers, offers a subsidy for the staff of Canadian-owned and -controlled book publishers to enroll in online and in-person publishing workshops, seminars, conferences and courses related to book publishing.
BC ACCESSIBLE EBOOK COLLECTION NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH BC LIBRARIES
In partnership with the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS), the Association of Book Publishers of BC (ABPBC) has launched a collection of accessible BC-published ebooks that is available to all library patrons of BC library systems that are members of the BC Libraries Cooperative.
Rocky Mountain Books publishes map of Indigenous-owned publishers + booksellers in North America
Don Gorman, Publisher, Rocky Mountain Books has compiled a map is Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis booksellers and publishers in North America.
Read Local BC | Pride Month
To celebrate Pride Month, Read Local BC has compiled a list of LGBTQ2+ friendly books from B.C. publishers and authors, curated for all ages & interests.
BC Book Publishing Tax Credit Renewal
The B.C. government is extending a crucial support for the book publishing industry to the end of March 2026.
Frankfurt Book Fair – Exhibitor Registration Open
Publishers and literary agents can now register for the 73rd Frankfurt Book Fair (October 20-24, 2021). The motto of the Fair is “re: connect”. It is planned as a face-to-face event with additional digital formats on offer that can be flexibly adapted to the development of the pandemic. The focus is on international rights trading and high-reach offers for the public. Registration deadline is May 31, 2021.
2020/2021 National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) Publisher Projects
NNELS is excited to announce they will be continuing work on three key projects: Partnering with NNELS for Ebook Accessibility; Braille for Forthcoming Publications; and we are once again looking for Canadian books to purchase for our collection.
Announcing the 2020/21 Creative BC Market Expansion Fund Recipients
15 B.C. book publishing companies to be supported through the Market Expansion Fund
RDVCANADA | MEET THE SERIES 2020-2021
The Canada Media Fund and the Canadian Trade Commissioners Service are currently accepting applications from Canadian television and/or web series producers with two to five years of experience who would like to take part in a new initiative RDVCANADA | Meet the Series 2020-2021.