The Book and Periodical Council 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.
Our full members represent approximately 6,000 individuals and 5,500 firms and institutions. Our associate members represent an additional several thousand individuals, firms and institutions.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West, Toronto
The Book and Periodical Council invites you to Freedom to Read Week’s popular panel and award event. Outspoken experts will discuss recent libel developments, the defence of public interest, the impact of law on stories that writers cover and the push and pull between lawyers and journalists about what gets published.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
Hot New Models will look at how the business of books is transforming itself and creating new models in every arena — libraries, bookstores, publishing houses, literary agencies — and how some nimble thinkers are leading us into the future. Featuring keynote speaker David Pogue, technology columnist for The New York Times.
The Book and Periodical Council Announces Its Executive, Board and Committee Chairs, 2009-2010
The Book and Periodical Council is pleased to announce its Executive, Board, and Committee Chairs for the years 2009-2010, as decided at our June 24, 2009, Annual General Meeting.
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