WHEN: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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 public of BC’s publishing ecosystem and its cultural and economic contributions.
WHO: BC Book Day is coordinated by Books BC, which works to support the long-term health and success of the Canadian-owned book industry in British Columbia.
How can you support BC Book Day and BC’s Independent Publishers?
- Buy BC-published books directly from your local independent bookstore or the publisher’s website (list of BC publishers here).
- Encourage your school and public library to buy and stock both BC and Canadian-published books (find our Books for Schools database here)
- Celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day on April 25 (learn about the day and how to participate here).
CAMPAIGN GRAPHICS
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SAMPLE MESSAGING
April 21 is #BCBookDay, a day to celebrate and support our province’s independent book & magazine publishers, authors, illustrators, independent bookstores, libraries, and festivals that connect us with local stories. Ask for a BC book at your local independent bookstore or library, and discover your local literary community at ReadLocalBC.ca
There’s never been a better time to support your independently-owned publishing community. Support #BCBooks, #BuyLocal and #ReadLocalBC!
Hashtags: #BCBookDay, #BCBooks
Tag us: @ReadLocalBC, @BooksBC
MEDIA CONTACT
Tenaya Fogelman, Communications, Books BC
OTHER RESOURCES
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.