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The Association of Book Publishers of BC (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.
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To mark the start of the 2021 Frankfurt Book Fair, at which Canada was the Guest of Honour, the Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia (ABPBC) launched a short feature video that showcases the BC book publishing community to the Go to full post …read more

There is nothing quite like the feeling of being so completely absorbed in a story that all sense of time is lost. Whether it keeps you up past midnight or demands to be read on the bus, here are some truly Go to full post …read more

Monday October 11 was International Day of the Girl—an annual reminder of how important it is to celebrate the strength, health, empowerment and accomplishments of women and girls. This year’s theme is “My Voice, Our Equal Future.” We believe that by Go to full post …read more

Where would we be without teachers? These incredible gifters of knowledge have, at various times, been our nurturers, cheerleaders, nurses, entertainers, counsellors, confidants and of course our guides through the mysteries of the world. There aren’t nearly enough ways to say Go to full post …read more

Content warning: This post contains upsetting information about residential schools.

Orange Shirt Day is held annually on September 30 to raise awareness on the lasting impact and legacy of the residential school system in Canada and to mark our ongoing commitment Go to full post …read more

Content warning: This post contains upsetting information about residential schools.

This week, September 26-October 2, is Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week has been recognized since 1982 and is an annual event celebrating the necessity of reading and the importance of free and Go to full post …read more

Where did the time go? Summer has come and gone, and autumn is welcoming us with a fantastic season of reads and fun festivals to enjoy! For readers who just can’t wait for these fall releases and festivities, we’ve put together Go to full post …read more

There’s always a certain boogie in my step this time of year. The temperature begins to cool, the air tastes sweeter, and all around me nature explodes in the vibrant colours of my favourite season. But Fall brings with it another Go to full post …read more

We might be a little biased, but we love ALL book-related holidays! Today, we’re celebrating #ReadaBookDay—a chance to curl up with an old classic or a new favourite. Looking for some suggestions on what to read this Book Day? Here are Go to full post …read more

There are many reasons to pick up a good memoir and experience the narrative of someone else’s life. The lure of adventures in far away lands, the need to connect with others who share a powerful emotion, a desire to walk Go to full post …read more

Fall is the busiest time of year for books, and for booklovers the end of summer means getting ready to dive into all the fall books soon to come! We want to show off the amazing lineup of books coming from Go to full post …read more