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Books BC Applauds B.C. Government’s Decision to make Book Publishing Tax Credit Permanent
The Association of Book Publishers of B.C. (Books BC) is celebrating the news that the provincial Book Publishing Tax Credit is to be made permanent effective March 31,…
We’re hiring our next Executive Director
Books BC is looking for its next Executive Director. This is a full-time (35 hour/week) role based in Vancouver, BC. The Executive Director will oversee the organization’s strategic…
Books BC releases Industry Study “Steps to a Sustainable Future”
Books BC has released Steps to a Sustainable Future: An Evidence-Based Report on the Economic and Cultural Impacts of British Columbia’s Book Publishing Sector, Market Trends and Opportunities for…
Writing Trauma: Supporting Writers Through the Editorial Process
Books BC invites you to an upcoming online panel discussion on trauma-informed editing, focusing on not further traumatizing authors during the editorial process. Starting from the principle of…
Books BC announces its 2025-26 Poetry in Transit Program
Now celebrating its 29th year, this community-engagement project, made possible through a partnership with TransLink and BC Transit, is an opportunity to showcase BC’s regional poets. Each year,…
Books BC responds to the U.S. Supreme Court Decision Limiting Access to Inclusive Children’s Books
The Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC) endorses the Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP’s) recently released statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court Decision Limiting Access to…
Books BC Recommendations to the Provincial Budget 2026 Consultation
On June 17th, outgoing Books BC Board President, Don Gorman (Rocky Mountain Books), presented via video conference to the Select Standing Committee of Finance and Government Services. Gorman…
Introducing the Read Local BC eBookshelf: A Collection of BC-Published eBooks
The Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia (Books BC), in partnership with the BC Libraries Cooperative, is excited to announce the launch of the Read Local BC…
The eleventh annual BC Book Day will be celebrated on April 15, 2025
The Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC) invites British Columbians to celebrate BC Book Day on Tuesday, April 15th. BC Book Day aims to raise awareness…
Message from Books BC Board Chair Regarding U.S. Tariffs
Dear Books BC Members, As you are aware, the U.S. government is proceeding with implementing tariffs on some Canadian goods after the 30-day pause since the initial announcement…