The Association of Book Publishers of BC

We’re still aglow from another successful launch of our Poetry in Transit program 🎉

This event would not possible without our sponsors, and we especially want to thank Creative BC for supporting this year’s Poetry in Transit Launch!

The 29th Poetry in Transit was such a success! And it would not have been possible without our sponsors. 💙 We especially want to thank Creative BC for their support of the program and additional sponsorship of the Poetry Bus this year! @readlocalbc.bsky.social poetryintransit.ca

A collage graphic with the text "Reads for Truth and Reconciliation Day, September 30. + 50 more essential reads on All Lit Up.ca." The graphic features the covers of Beaver Hills Forever, Reconciling, Bad Indians Book Club, White Noise, and I Would Like to Say Thank You.

On the eve of Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada, we recommend five books to read and reflect on from @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social, @gooselane.bsky.social, @talonbooks.bsky.social, and @nightwoodeditions.bsky.social. Browse our full list here: alllitup.ca/book-list/re...

Indigenous Stories to Read for Truth and Reconciliation On this important day of learning and healing, these stories reflect the diverse experiences of Indigenous identity and cultural traditions.

In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we’ve rounded up a few stories that reflect the diverse experiences of Indigenous identity, language, teachings, and cultural traditions. Learn more about these books on our website.

#ReadIndigenous
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In June 2025 we launched the Read Local BC eBookshelf, in partnership with the Association of Book Publishers of BC.

NNELS now offers accessible versions of Read Local BC titles:
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#Accessibility #DigitalLibrary @readlocalbc.bsky.social @libbyapp.com @nnelsca.bsky.social

(5/5) 🏆 Dana Claxton and Dr. Curtis Collins have won the Bill Duthie Booksellers’ Choice Award for “Curve!: Women Carvers on the Northwest Coast” (@figure1publishing.bsky.social)

(4/5) 🏆 Sarah Leavitt has won the Jim Deva Prize for Writing that Provokes for “Something, Not Nothing: A Story of Grief and Love” (@arsenalpulp.bsky.social)

(3/5) 🏆 Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson and Robert Davidson have won the Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize for “A Haida Wedding” (@heritagehouse.bsky.social)

(2/5) 🏆 Vancouver poet Fred Wah is recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence. Fred Wah has a long publishing history with @talonbooks.bsky.social.

🏆 Talonbooks' Leanne Dunic has also won an award - the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize for “wet”

(1/5) The West Coast Book Prize Society announced the winners of the 41st @bcyukonbookprizes.bsky.social. 🏆 Congratulations to our members, @talonbooks.bsky.social, @heritagehouse.bsky.social, @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, and @figure1publishing.bsky.social!

More details below and at buff.ly/ZxafZpf

@anvilpress.bsky.social @caitlinpress.bsky.social @houseofanansi.bsky.social @gooselane.bsky.social @talonbooks.bsky.social @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social @harbourpublishing.bsky.social #BaselinePress #NoworNeverPublishing #RavenChapbooksandRainbowPublishers #PoetryinTransit #ReadLocalBC #WordVancouver

This Saturday (Sept 20) @wordvancouver.bsky.social and @readlocalbc.bsky.social celebrate the 29th year of Poetry in Transit!

Join us from 2:00 to 3:30 pm to hear readings from our featured poets, followed by discussion and Q&A. Hosted by Poet Laureate, Elee Kraljii Gardiner ✨ poetryintransit.ca

A lightly gradiated seafoam green at the edges to light turquoise in the centre background. The text reads "Talonbooks Fall 2025 Launch, Oct. 24, Vancouver, BC, Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall, 1955 McLean Drive, Venue is wheelchair and scooter accessible." Followed by the five launching book covers with author headshots in circles above. From left to right, Rahat Kurd and The Book of Z, bill bissett and th book uv lost passwords 1, ryan fitzpatrick and No Depression in Heaven, Scott Jackshaw (attending virtually) and Stigmata, and Drew McEwan and tours, variously. The text underneath reads "Light refreshments will be served. A live stream will be available on the Talonbooks YouTube channel. Doors open at 7 p.m., readings begin at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Danielle LaFrance."

You're invited to the Talonbooks Fall 2025 Launch on October 24! Join us at the Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall to celebrate the release of five fantastic poetry collections. Attendance is free!

Get all the details here: talonbooks.com/events/talon...

We’re back! 📚✨

It’s been over 30 years since “Word on the Street” (IYKYK) + we’re thrilled to have been able to foster the joy of the written word and inspire creativity for the last three decades.

The entire event is FREE and has something for everyone (truly!).

More Info: www.wordvancouver.ca

Books BC joins the literary community in remembering Norma Charles. Norma’s storytelling and spirit will leave a lasting impact on children’s literature and the writing community across Canada.

November, November by Isabella Wang and if: prey, then: huntress by Christina Shah will be launched at a reading hosted by Natalie Lim at Massy Books on September 22nd!

On Sept 17, head to the Britannia Branch of the Vancouver Public Library to enjoy poetry from @rahat.bsky.social, Evelyn Lau, and @danielaelza.bsky.social! The event begins at 6. Don't miss it!

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS for emerging BIPOC writers in Canada: an opportunity to work with Lindsay Wong Arsenal Pulp Press is a book publisher in Vancouver, Canada with over 300 titles currently in print, which include literary fiction and nonfiction; cultural and gender studies; LGBT and multicultural ...

Call for Submissions: @arsenalpulp.bsky.social's BIPOC mentorship program. An opportunity for emerging BIPOC writers to work with Lindsey Wong! arsenalpulp.com/News/2025/CA...

Read local bc monthly newsletter: As daylight slips away a little earlier and the breeze grows a little colder, we can feel Autumn approaching. With the change of seasons comes time for us to reflect and prepare our favourite remedies: hot teas and coffee on hand, wool socks and slippers and sweatpants at the front of our wardrobe, and homes filled with heavy blankets, curated book stacks, and warm light from a myriad of lamps, candles, and fireplaces. My favourite part of the beginning of fall has always been buying new stationary, soft leathery notebooks, and inky pens, and perusing local book stores for new stories to fall into. We have curated book lists with some of the best that BC has to offer, so you can do just that. Pick up a copy at your nearest local indie bookstore!This September is filled with literary festivals and readings that we’ve highlighted for you, so you can find a writing retreat that enlivens your practice, and attend readings that encapsulate you. Lastly, it wouldn’t be September without our annual Poetry in Transit launch! Read on to find out who made the cut. As always, #ReadLocalBC!

Autumn is approaching, and with it came our September edition, Fall into a New Series 💌

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Don't miss the bus! Join us on Saturday September 20, 2-3:30 PM at @wordvancouver.bsky.social for readings from this year's poetry in Transit authors

✨ Hosted by Vancouver's Poet Laureate Elee Kraljii Gardiner
✨ More info at poetryintransit.ca

#PoetryInTransit #WordVancouver #ReadLocalBC

In honor of Official Languages Day, Canadian Heritage is launching "I support Canadian books!” 🍁

On September 11, support Canadian books and local culture by sharing a photo of the book you have chosen on your social media with #CanadianBook and #OLDay.

More details here: buff.ly/uwV1m7A

ICYMI: Books BC has partnered with the Independent Book Publishers Association! Check out the following thread for more details (including a promo code for Books BC members!) ⤵️

BC Bestsellers - Read Local BC For the week ending August 30, 2025 Our weekly BC Bestseller list highlights the titles of independent, BC-owned publishers sold in independent BC bookstores. Print The List Go to full post ...read…

This week's BC Indie Bestseller List is here!

And with it, a new children's illustrated by Richard Wagamese:
This Inquisitive Raven

See the full list:
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If you love arts and culture in Canada, please consider signing the @artscoalitionca.bsky.social letter before September 15th! 📣✒️ #DontCutTheArts @readlocalbc.bsky.social

Mark your calendars! September 21st is @bcyukonbookprizes.bsky.social 's 41st Gala! 🎉 More details and tickets here: buff.ly/6T4ZAeh

Congratulations! Alan Twigg, champion of BC's literary culture, was appointed to the Order of BC in recognition of his “unparalleled contributions to BC’s literary landscape, championing writers, preserving stories and building the foundation of a thriving literary culture.” buff.ly/XpHtHKN

(3/3) Become an IBPA member through the following page: buff.ly/zqJhUsj. And if you are a Books BC member, reach out to our membership coordinator, Ashley Kim, for a promo code to receive $30 off!

(2/3) As the largest publishing association in the US since 1983, the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) has an extensive list of benefits for their members to succeed as an independent publisher, author-publisher, author, or service provider: buff.ly/6KLn2IM

(1/3) The Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia is very excited to announce a partnership with the Independent Book Publishers Association 🤝 IBPA supports the independent publishing community through advocacy, education, and tools for success.

Discover your next favourite read while adventuring the west coast this summer! 🔎🔖 You can now find more #BCbooks through this comprehensive map of Canadian independent booksellers and publishers: buff.ly/ns3PC8F
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