BC Book Day
April 21
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).