The Association of Canadian Publishers is the voice of English-language Canadian-owned independent book publishers.
ACP supports and strengthens the contribution that Canadian books make to Canada’s cultural, economic, and educational landscape.
ACP represents approximately 115 Canadian-owned and controlled book publishers from across the country. Through all of its activities, ACP is committed to the development and maintenance of these vibrant, competitive Canadian-owned companies.
ACP focuses its resources on advocacy, programs, and projects including: Government and Public Relations, Collaborative Marketing initiatives, Research and Communications, and Professional Development activities.
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Canadian publishers condemn Alberta Government’s school library book bans
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) strongly condemns the Government of Alberta’s decision to mandate the removal of books deemed "sexually explicit" from school libraries, a move that disproportionately targets 2SLGBTQIA+ stories under...
Association of Canadian Publishers Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Limiting Access to Inclusive Children’s Books
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) is deeply concerned by the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which permits parents to opt their children out of public school instruction that includes books with LGBTQ+ themes,...
ACP announces 2025 award recipients
The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) is delighted to announce that Margaret Bryant, former Sales Director at Orca Book Publishers, is the recipient of the 2025 President’s Award. ACP is also pleased to report that Kieran Leblanc, former...
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