A lot happens in April: torturous teasers of warming weather between gushing rain showers, a day of having full license to prank anyone and everyone, and a frenzy of happenings in the literary world. For instance, we’re observing National Poetry Month with our annual series of interviews where poet Rob Taylor sits down with some of his peers to talk about their recent collections. Canadian Independent Bookstore Day is on April 26. A host of spring book launches where you can hear your local favourites read. And also, BC Book Day is on April 15 this year.
BC Book Day
Organized by Books BC to raise awareness amongst the government and the public of BC’s publishing ecosystem and its cultural and economic contributions, BC Book Day is an invitation to celebrate the province’s book and magazine publishers, authors, illustrators, bookstores, libraries, festivals, and literary prizes that connect us with local stories.
“BC Book Day is a chance to raise our collective voice as well as celebrate the central role of BC’s book-related communities in highlighting our region’s most pressing stories,” says Matea Kulic, Executive Director of Books BC.
The “Buy Local” campaign is having its moment in our current landscape of economic uncertainties, but we at Read Local BC have always advocated for the cause of buying local, supporting local. It’s kind of our whole deal. And we want you to join us in the festivities!
Visit our BC Book Day corner to learn more about this Day, and how you can be a part of it.
We all know one thing that remains the same in April: our evergrowing TBRs. If you’re looking to cull your to-be-reads, you’ve come to the wrong place. We’re using BC Book Day to champion local voices, connect with local stories, and curate more titles for our reading piles! I have a feeling you might be tempted to do the same. It’s for a good cause, after all.
Some BC-focused reading inspo
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