Julie and Julie: A conversation between Julie Flett and Julie Morstad

Julie Flett and Julie Morstad are the creators of many beautiful and enchanting picture books. Their books have been winners and finalists for the Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize, including in 2022 when Julie Morstad’s Time…

Page-Turning Thrillers and Mysteries for Summer Reading by Read Local BC

Read Local BC is a project that celebrates the vibrant community of authors, publishers, bookstores, and libraries that make up our province’s literary landscape. They are a go-to for everything literary in the province, including bestseller…

Leaning Out of Windows: An Art and Physics Collaboration

Co-published by Vancouver's Figure 1 Publishing and Occasional Press, in collaboration with Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Leaning Out of Windows, An Art and Physics Collaboration by Randy Lee Cutler and Ingrid Koening is an expansive…

Touchwood Editions’ authors nominated for Taste Canada Awards

TouchWood Editions recently announced that three of its authors have been shortlisted for the 2023 Taste Canada Awards. The nominated authors, Ann Allchin, Naomi Hansen, and Emillie Parrish, have been recognized for their outstanding contributions…
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The Association of Book Publishers of BC Unveils Its New Brand and Operating Name, Books BC

The Association of Book Publishers of BC, the industry association supporting B.C.-owned and controlled publishing companies, has unveiled a new brand and operational name, Books BC. The updated name and logo will serve for stronger communication…
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2023 Creative Industries Week Wrap-Up + World Creativity and Innovation Day

The United Nations designated 21 April as World Creativity and Innovation Day to raise the awareness of the role of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human development.  The creative economy builds on the interplay between human…

Finalists announced for 2023 BC and Yukon Book Prizes #2

The West Coast Book Society has announced the finalists for the 2023 B.C. and Yukon Book Prizes. This year, all titles are from British Columbia. The winners of each of the eight categories will be announced at a gala in Vancouver on September…
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Creative Industries Week 2023: Celebrating BC Book Day

Monday, April 17, 2023 BC Book Day kicks off this year's Creative Industries Week that brings industry associations, key stakeholders, and creators together with government for a showcase event. BC Book Day invites all British Columbians…
This is a photo of Little Bookshop's storefront in Squamish, B.C. There are shoppers inside talking to one another as they browse books.

Books, the Third Place, and Career Shifts: the Story of Julie Wilkins and Squamish’s Little Bookshop

  Julie Wilkins didn’t plan to go into the independent bookstore business. She especially didn’t plan to write the picture book We're Happy You're Here, to be published in 2024 by Orca Book Publishers. Inspired by her best friend's surrogacy,…

April 29, 2023 is Canadian Independent Book Store Day

Save the date! Canadian Independent Bookstore Day is taking place on Saturday, April 29, 2023 to celebrate the vibrant independent bookseller community in Canada. Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD) is the annual day when readers,…