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The Book and Periodical Council (BPC) is the umbrella organization for associations involved in the writing and editing, publishing and manufacturing, distribution, and selling and lending of books and periodicals in Canada.

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New Look Announced for MagNet 2012

In anticipation of the 6^th annual MagNet conference, Magazines Canada and K9 Design have announced the new MagNet 2012 logo.

“We’re very excited about the MagNet redesign. It’s bold, cool and vibrant, and provides the perfect backdrop for the conference,” says Barbara Zatyko, General Manager of MagNet. “The team at K9 Design have created an arresting visual identity that conveys the energy and focus of North America’s biggest magazine event. The design says, ‘focus forward,’ and that’s exactly what will define MagNet 2012.”

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School Libraries IDEA Exchange – Continue the Discussion!

Thank you to everyone who participated in and attended the BPC IDEA Exchange “Crisis or Opportunity? School Libraries in the 21st Century” co-hosted by the Ontario Library Association on December 6, 2011. The panel and audience raised many questions, concerns, and ideas about the state of school libraries and library programs in Canada.

A brief summary of the conversation is available at www.accessola.com with a link to resources and tools.
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Call for Nominations for the 2011 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence

Do you know a deserving editor who played an important role in the success of an outstanding piece of text during the 2011 calendar year? Help EAC shine a spotlight on great editing by nominating them for the Editors’ Association of Canada’s 2011 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence! [more...]

Call for Submissions for the LCP Jessamy Stursberg Contest for Youth

The League of Canadian Poets is inviting all Canadian youth to participate in its Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Contest for Youth.

There are two age categories, junior (grades 7-9) and senior (grades 10-12). [more...]

Jury Announced and Call for Submissions Issued for the 15th Annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award

The Writers’ Union of Canada and John Gleed are pleased to announce the jury for the $10,000 Danuta Gleed Literary Award, Canada’s pre-eminent award for the best first Canadian collection of short fiction in the English language, now celebrating its 15^th year. [more...]