The Fraser Valley Writers Festival is a free two-day event that took place on November 1 and 2, 2024 at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Abbotsford campus. The festival featured workshops, panelist discussions, and keynote addresses from ten acclaimed Canadian writers. As a literary event that draws in avid readers and aspiring writers, Read Local […]
Whether you’re a casual Spotify listener or a certified audiophile, here are six B.C.-published books we think any music lovers will find fascinating. And since music is important in all stages of life, we’ve included three children’s books that underscore the cultural, creative, and emotional power of the art form. The Schubert Treatment by Claire […]
The Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia (Books BC) announced the 2024-25 edition of their Books for Schools database. Books for Schools helps B.C. and Canadian publishers to effectively reach the K-12 market while providing teachers, teacher-librarians, other educators, and booksellers in B.C. and Canada with a free community resource to find suitable and […]
Mike Johnston, a seasoned producer and co-founder of Vancouver-based indie production company Studio 104 Entertainment, has been named one of Playback’s 10 to Watch list. With a track record of acclaimed projects, Johnston has become a prominent voice in Canadian filmmaking, excelling in both documentary and narrative work. Johnston co-produced the ESPN 30 […]
Several British Columbia publishers have received nominations for the 2024 Taste Canada Awards. Now in its 27th year, Taste Canada / Saveurs du Canada announced the titles of 73 submitted cookbooks competing for a coveted culinary writing award. The Taste Canada Awards will celebrate outstanding cookbooks and food writing, recognizing authors and publishers across the country […]
This weekend, B.C.’s book publishing industry celebrated the 2024 BC and Yukon Book Prizes celebrating the achievements of B.C. and Yukon writers, illustrators, and publishers. Winners in the awards’ eight categories were announced at a gala in Vancouver on September 28, 2024. The winners from B.C. publishers and authors are: Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize for […]
Vancouver-based Arsenal Pulp Press is celebrating an exciting achievement as Bad Land, the acclaimed novel by Corinna Chong, has been longlisted for the prestigious 2024 Giller Prize. This recognition places Chong’s work among Canada’s most distinguished literary voices, reaffirming Arsenal Pulp’s dedication to publishing bold, dynamic, and culturally resonant stories. Bad Land explores themes of […]
This weekend, B.C.’s book publishing industry will celebrate the 2024 BC and Yukon Book Prizes celebrating the achievements of B.C. and Yukon writers, illustrators, and publishers. Winners in the awards’ eight categories will be announced at a gala in Vancouver on September 28, 2024. The shortlists from B.C. publishers and authors are: Ethel […]
The Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC) is excited to announce the 2024-25 Poetry in Transit program. Now celebrating its 28th year, this community-engagement project, made possible through a partnership with TransLink and BC Transit, is an opportunity to showcase B.C.’s regional poets. Each year, we invite submissions of B.C.-authored poems from Canadian publishers […]
The Read Local BC’s Bestseller list highlights the titles of independent, B.C.-owned publishers sold in independent B.C. bookstores. Discover a few of their picks for the month of September: Today is Orange Shirt Day by Phyllis Webstad, illustrated by Natassia Davies Wade Davis, Beneath the Surface of Things Untold Tales of Old […]