10th Anniversary of BC Book Day

WHEN: Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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 general public of BC’s publishing ecosystem and its cultural and economic contributions.

WHO: BC Book Day is coordinated by the Association of Book Publishers of BC, which works to support the long-term health and success of the Canadian-owned book industry in British Columbia.

Did you know?

• British Columbia is the second largest English-language book publishing region in Canada, with more than 30 active publishers.
• BC publishers operate in several regions, including the Southern Interior, the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island, and the Lower Mainland.
• We bring Canadian writing and culture to a global audience, exporting to more than 40 countries each year.