WHEN: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
WHAT: BC Book Day invites British Columbians to celebrate the province’s book & magazine publishers, authors, illustrators, bookstores, libraries, festivals, and literary prizes that connect us with local stories.
GOAL: To raise awareness among government and the public of BC’s publishing ecosystem and its cultural and economic contributions.
WHO: BC Book Day is coordinated by Books BC, which works to support the long-term health and success of the Canadian-owned book industry in British Columbia.
How can you support BC Book Day and BC’s Independent Publishers?
- Buy BC-published books directly from your local independent bookstore or the publisher’s website (list of BC publishers here).
- Encourage your school and public library to buy and stock both BC and Canadian-published books (find our Books for Schools database here)
- Celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day on April 25 (learn about the day and how to participate here).
CAMPAIGN GRAPHICS
Downloadable shareable graphics for social media to come soon.
SAMPLE MESSAGING
April 21 is #BCBookDay, a day to celebrate and support our province’s independent book & magazine publishers, authors, illustrators, independent bookstores, libraries, and festivals that connect us with local stories. Ask for a BC book at your local independent bookstore or library, and discover your local literary community at ReadLocalBC.ca
There’s never been a better time to support your independently-owned publishing community. Support #BCBooks, #BuyLocal and #ReadLocalBC!
Hashtags: #BCBookDay, #BCBooks
Tag us: @ReadLocalBC, @BooksBC
MEDIA CONTACT
Matea Kulic, Executive Director, Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC)
OTHER RESOURCES
- List and Google Map of indie book publishers in BC
- List and Google Map of indie booksellers in BC
- Downloadable promotional print materials to come soon
Did you know?
- British Columbia is the second largest English-language book publishing region in Canada, with more than 30 active publishers.
- BC publishers operate in several regions, including the Southern Interior, the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island, and the Lower Mainland.
- We bring Canadian writing and culture to a global audience, exporting to more than 40 countries each year.