ABPA Events
Arizona Book Awards
The Arizona Book Publishing Association announced the 2010 Glyph Award winners on May 1, 2010, at the Arizona Book Awards Banquet. Publishers, authors and book lovers gathered for the black-tie-optional event. Best-selling author Diana Gabaldon gave the keynote speech. Diana awarded the prestigious Best Book award at the end of the gala evening. Date: Saturday, [...]
New York Times Bestselling Author Diana Gabaldon to Keynote Glyph Award Ceremonies
The Arizona Book Publishing Association is sponsoring its eighth awards competition, with a celebratory banquet on Saturday evening, May 1, 2010 at which the awards, known as Glyph Awards for the earliest written communications, will be presented. The 2010 Arizona Book Awards help to promote and support quality work created in or about Arizona and [...]
March was Small Press Month
Small Press Month is a nationwide celebration highlighting the valuable work produced by independent publishers. Held annually in March, Small Press Month raises awareness about the need for broader venues of literary expression. ABPA celebrated in a variety of ways. March 13-14, ABPA exhibited member books at the Tucson Festival of Books. March 13, ABPA [...]
ABPA and PubWest host Happy Hour March 13
The Arizona Book Publishing Association and PubWest invite you to join us in Tucson! On Saturday, March 13, we’re gathering at 6 p.m. for happy hour at Gentle Ben’s in Tucson. You can enjoy the Tucson Festival of the Book on Saturday, then join us to rub shoulders with other bookish people and talk publishing. [...]
Exhibit your books at Tucson Festival of Books
ABPA will be exhibiting and selling member books at the Tucson Festival of Books, March 13-14, 2010, on the University of Arizona campus in Tucson. More than 50,000 book lovers are expected to attend. See Festival for details and watch the YouTube video from last year’s 1st ever Tucson Festival of Books. Showcase your book [...]
Schedule for 2010
The Programs Committee has scheduled a great line-up of programs for 2010. Mark your calendar with these dates now, and watch the website for more details coming soon.
ABPA Holiday Party & Potluck for Publishers and Authors!
Potluck Celebration Event! 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009 Bring your special potluck dish to share with your publisher and author friends! Please note our meeting location! Arizona Bridge to Independent Living 5025 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034 For the the exact location, visit Mapquest.com Potluck dinner 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Early Registration (by Nov. [...]
Annual Conference—February 28, 2009
If you missed “Realities of Publishing: Preparing for Changes in the Industry” at Jobing.com in Phoenix, Arizona with publishing experts Kevin Smokler, Andrew Savikas, Victoria Blake, Jessica Tribble and Grael Norton, plan to be with us next spring. The conference was fantastic!
