2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Shortlist Announced

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. The following shortlist represents the finest of Alberta book publishing as determined by leading professionals in the book industry from across Canada and showcases the wide range of books published each year in Alberta.

This year, jurors evaluated 92 submissions from Alberta publishers across 12 different categories. The BPAA will also be awarding the ”Lifetime Achievement in Alberta Publishing Award” to an individual whose career throughout the years has positively impacted the Alberta book publishing community.

The winners of the 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards will be announced at a gala reception at the Grey Eagle Resort in Calgary on Thursday, September 18, 2025. This year’s event will also mark the 50th anniversary of the Book Publishers Association of Alberta, making it an especially meaningful celebration. The gala is open to the public, and more information on how to purchase tickets will be shared on the BPAA website in mid-July. Leading up to the gala, the featured categories and shortlisted titles will be highlighted on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky. Follow along and join the conversation using the hashtags #ABPubShortlist and #ABPubAwards.