In a clearly worded statement released on July 13, Book Publishers Association of Alberta executive director Kieran Leblanc addressed the federal government directly about the problems that have been plaguing creative industries for the past ... Read More »
James Faccinto is now providing media and publicity services to Rocky Mountain Books for both Canada and the U.S. Based in Los Angeles, California, he can be reached at james@full-complement.com. Kirsten Craven has recently joined Rocky ... Read More »
House of Anansi Press editor Shirarose Wilensky has acquired world rights to Chelene Knight’s Safe Keeping: A Writer's Guided Journal For Dreaming, Drafting, and Launching Your Book With Love. The book, by the founder of ... Read More »
A number of staffing changes at Broadview Press came into effect on July 1, 2023. Leslie Dema has stepped down from the role of president, a position she has held since 2014. Dema remains on ... Read More »
Beth Cockeram has been promoted to associate director, marketing at Penguin Random House Canada. She will continue to report to Kara Savoy. Kiara Kent will join Knopf Canada as executive editor, effective July 31, 2023, ... Read More »
Nicole Brand has joined the rights department at Penguin Random House Canada in the permanent role of rights assistant, reporting to Adrienne Tang. Michelle Arbus has been promoted to director, lifestyle marketing and publicity at ... Read More »
The Sunshine Coast Art & Words Festival in Gibsons, B.C., now in its second year, has added an awards program. The Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society has inaugurated its first SCWES Book Awards for ... Read More »
The Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s board of directors has announced two staffing changes. Sarah Sahagian, who was named executive director of the CCBC in September 2022, has left to pursue other opportunities. Meghan Howe, the ... Read More »