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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…
BC Book Publisher New Star Books Announces its Winding Down of Operations
Books BC is saddened by the recent announcement of publisher Rolf Maurer, posted on January 13th, regarding Maurer’s decision to wind down New Star Books. New Star will…
Internship Opportunity: Books BC Community Engagement intern
Books BC invites applications to an upcoming internship opportunity. Supported by the Canada Book Fund, the internship will run from January 13th to May 23rd of 2025. Over the…
Books BC announces its 2024-25 Books for Schools program and online database for K-12 educators
The Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia (Books BC) is excited to announce the 2024-25 edition of our Books for Schools database. Books for Schools helps BC…
Books on Screen at VIFF 2024
On October 3rd, 2024, Books BC partnered with the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) and Creative BC to present the first Books on Screen event since…
Poetry in Transit 2024/25 launch at Word Vancouver
In partnership with TransLink and BC Transit, Read Local BC presents the launch of this year’s Poetry In Transit campaign at Word Vancouver on September 28, 2024. Now celebrating…
Poetry in Transit: On the Radio!
Last week, Leslie Bootle, the executive director of Books BC, appeared on CBC Radio to chat about the Poetry in Transit program and this year’s program! Listen to…
Poetry in Transit 2024/25 Selections Announced!
In partnership with TransLink and BC Transit, Books BC produces a collection of poetry car cards annually, which feature the work of BC-authored and Canadian-published poets. Now celebrating its 28th…
BC Book Publishers Funding Announcement 2024!
BC Book Publishers Resilience Funding, 2024 On April 23, 2024, BC Book Day at the Legislative Assembly of BC, the Honourable Lana Popham, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture…