This is amazing @ABbookpub ! Thank you to everyone at the Book Publishers Association of Alberta for helping promote Alberta made content. #Books#AlbertaBooks
Last night I attended the Book Publishers Association Of Alberta Awards Gala. These awards were created to celebrate the best of the Alberta book publishing industry. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners last night. @ABbookpub
"Publishers and creators are calling on the federal government to fix copyright NOW”
- Kieran Leblanc, Executive Director of the BPAA
@PascaleStOnge_@FP_Champagne#cdnpoli https://t.co/ZrflaO5ONf
Congress 2023 took place at York University from May 27 to June 2. There were over 10,000 scholars, graduate students, and practitioners in the humanities and social sciences in attendance. It was a joy to be back!
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@TopeOriola#congressh#TO@aupresses
I learned a lot from Ian Tyson. His workmanship, his regional specificity as a songwriter. I meant to write a few words about working with him at his ranch—but once I started, I couldn't stop. The words kept flowing. I hope you enjoy this piece. https://t.co/P8dNLBMe0d
The Association of Canadian Publishers is hiring a new Executive Director. The deadline is apply is 5:00pm EST on November 30, 2022. View the full job posting here: https://t.co/cpaiYKXeso
Calling all Alberta educators! There’s a new way to discover Alberta-published books matched to the Alberta curriculum! Get the details about this incredible new resource and how you can find AU Press titles that fit seamlessly into your lessons plans! https://t.co/pzCrFdldzy
Congratulations to all of the finalists of the Atwood Gibson @writerstrust Fiction Prize, including titles published by ACP members @goose_lane, @HouseofAnansi, @NeWestPress!
I'm at a loss for words. Lisa is among the very best at what she does. I know surprisingly arbitrary decisions can be made in this business but Lisa, you deserve better than this. Way better.
Audreys Books is an official destination to pick up your 2022 Edmonton Fringe Festival Guide! Grab a copy and begin your Fringe journey today!
The Fringe Festival runs August 11-21. Visit https://t.co/FQohbBStx9 to learn more.
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📣 The 2022 Book Publishing Diversity Baseline Survey is still open! ANYONE who works in publishing in Canada (including freelancers & interns), whether at an independent publishing house or a multinational subsidiary, is encouraged to fill it out! https://t.co/HRshBP9SHn
A past-president of ACP, Margie Wolfe (@_secondstory Press), has been appointed to the Order of Canada "for her dedication as a leading publisher, feminist and social justice advocate in Canada’s literary industry." Congratulations, Margie! https://t.co/JUSQ53GdLZ.
The late Dr. David Taras was a brilliant teacher and a great friend. I’ve tried to convey some of his priceless essence that would benefit everyone if we could just spread it around.
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Op-ed from @jkdegen of @twuc on the need for urgent copyright reform: "After all, copyright law is the foundation of our profession, and when you mess with anything’s foundation you risk undermining the whole structure." https://t.co/amJr3bIhPN @pablorodriguez@FP_Champagne
Glenn Rollans, a past president of ACP, provides an excellent overview of what's at stake when it comes to copyright reform: "Companies like mnine are much reduced with little room to grow." @FP_Champagne@pablorodriguez https://t.co/G4YciyKwDZ