Rebecca Salazar Leon @rsalazar.bsky.social haunted swamp femme, PhD // author of sulphurtongue (2021) & antibody (2025) // (she/they) 🇨🇴🤎🇵🇸
The British Columbia Review @thebcreview.bsky.social The British Columbia Review (formerly Ormsby Review) is BC's online book review journal, the go-to place for BC writers, readers, reviewers, and publishers.
Montreal International Poetry Prize @montrealprize.bsky.social The Montreal Poetry Prize is committed to poetry and poets around the world. For our 2024 winner and finalists, visit us at:
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The Malahat Review @malahatreview.bsky.social Canadian literary journal established in 1967 publishing poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction from emerging and established writers.
Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social The international source for book publishing and bookselling news, reviews, and information.
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Christina Shah @christinashah.bsky.social Poet, videopoet, valve fairy. ⚙️⛓️🧚 1/5 of the Harbour Centre Five. Author of RIG VEDA (Anstruther Press), if: prey, then: huntress (Nightwood Editions) Fall 2025
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Medicine Wheel Publishing @medicinewheelpub.bsky.social Medicine Wheel Publishing provides high quality educational Indigenous literature that is culturally authentic, carries moral messages and for all.
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BC and Yukon Book Prizes @bcyukonbookprizes.bsky.social Our mission is to recognize and promote the achievements of the book community in BC and Yukon through the BC and Yukon Book Prizes and related programs. The 10 Prizes are presented annually recognizing authors, illustrators, and publishers.
BC Library Association @bcla.bsky.social BCLA is the professional association for library workers and libraries from all library sectors in British Columbia.
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SFU Indigenous Studies @sfuindg.bsky.social We offer sequential, comprehensive learning rooted in traditional and contemporary Indigenous logic, methodology, practice and theory.
Nightwood Editions @nightwoodeditions.bsky.social Innovative literary book publisher based in British Columbia, Canada. https://linktr.ee/nightwoodeditions
Rob Taylor @roblucastaylor.bsky.social Poet. Teacher. Editor. Interviewer. Festival Director. Plum memer. Not necessarily in that order. Usually found in Vancouver, Port Moody or Abbotsford. http://roblucastaylor.com/
NeWest Press @newestpress.bsky.social Publishing Radically Rewarding Literature for Almost Fifty Years 
NNELS @nnelsca.bsky.social The National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) is a collection of alternate format materials for readers with print disabilities in Canada. Our services are freely available to readers with print disabilities through Canadian libraries.
Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social Canada's foremost publisher of theatre books since 1984
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Buffer @buffer.com The social media management platform for scheduling, publishing & analytics across every major network. Plan your content calendar in one place. This account is managed by real humans. 💙
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BC Culture Days @bcculturedays.bsky.social ✨Celebrating arts, culture, and creativity in our communities!
💫FREE events across B.C. from Sept 18 - Oct 4, 2026.
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Caitlin Press/Dagger Editions @caitlinpress.bsky.social An independent Canadian publisher based in BC • Fiction, nonfiction, and poetry • Dagger Editions is our imprint for queer women-identifying writers.
Figure 1 Publishing @figure1publishing.bsky.social We're new here, but not to publishing beautiful books👋
◦Art + Photography
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Books BC @booksbc.bsky.social The Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia (Books BC) works to support the long-term health and success of BC Book Publishers and book-related communities. www.books.bc.ca
Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social Supporting, connecting, and inspiring Quebec writers
TouchWood Editions @touchwooded.bsky.social An indie 🇨🇦 book publisher with a big love of eating, drinking, and diving into 📚 stories that expand and deepen our worldview.
Coho Books @cohobooks.bsky.social Campbell River’s independent bookstore established 2007.
Russell Books @russellbooks.bsky.social Canada's largest independent used bookstore: 20,000 sq.ft filled floor to ceiling with everything from vintage to today's bestsellers.
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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
PGC Books @pgcbooks.bsky.social Canadian distributors of the best in independent publishing. Part of the Raincoast Distribution Group. 🇨🇦
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BC Libraries Co-op @bc.libraries.coop We help libraries help people.
The BC Libraries Coop is a community service cooperative with over 200 Canadian member organizations.
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All Lit Up @alllitupcanada.bsky.social An independent online bookstore and blog showcasing and selling Canada's best in indie books. Visit us at alllitup.ca
Common Deer Press @commondeerpress.bsky.social Publisher of uncommon books for children & teens. #picturebooks, #chapterbooks, #MGBooks and #YABooks
49th Shelf @49thshelf.bsky.social Fuelled by the largest collection of Canadian books ever assembled, 49th Shelf makes it easier to find your next great Canadian read. 
Museum of Anthropology at UBC @moaubc.bsky.social Where Cultures Connect
Open daily 10–5 | Thursdays until 9 pm
Located on xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) territory.
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JUNCTION READS @junctionreads.bsky.social Toronto Reading Series
Have a great summer!!!
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social The Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP) is a national arts service organization dedicated to supporting the creation of Canadian literature and performance for young audiences. https://canscaip.org/
SCBWI Canada West @scbwicanadawest.bsky.social Welcome to SCBWI Canada West on Bluesky social! Let's connect together to the world of children's literature.
Ivan Coyote @ivancoyote.bsky.social Writer, storyteller, performer. Author of Care Of, Tomboy Survival Guide, Rebent Sinner and 10 other books. Kindling chopper, berry picker, snow shoveler, Yukoner. I like to build things. PLAYLIST is the name of my new show. www.ivancoyote.com
Brian Lam @blam700.bsky.social Publishes stuff at Arsenal Pulp Press.
Association of Canadian Publishers @cdnpublishers.bsky.social The Association of Canadian Publishers is the voice of Canadian independent book publishers. 
Palimpsest Press @palimpsestpress.bsky.social Small independent publisher 📍Windsor ON CAN
Beautiful Poetry | Fresh, Innovative Literature
Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social Vancouver's home for arts, events, entertainment, music, food, and culture. Established in 1967. straight.com 🔗
Nine Ten Publications @ninetenpub.bsky.social Publisher of books by Canadians about how to make things, how things are made & why it matters. 🇨🇦🧶🧷🧵✂️📐🪡🎨🔨
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Lit Hub @literaryhub.bsky.social A daily literary website highlighting the best in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and criticism.
https://linktr.ee/lithub_
Vancouver Children’s Literature Roundtable @yvrchildrenslit.bsky.social An organization focused on creating events showcasing authors and illustrators in children’s literature.
@bookhugpress @bookhugpress.bsky.social Book*hug Press is a radically optimistic Canadian-owned publisher working at the forefront of contemporary book culture.🍁
Thistledown Press @thistledownpress.bsky.social A literary trade publisher, publishing poetry and fiction by Canadian authors since 1975.
Pulpfiction Books @pfbvan.bsky.social YVR's legendary independent bookstore. Est. 6/00. 'The pessimism of the intellect, the optimism of the will.' (Gramsci). 2026 Living Wage employer.
ecw press @ecwpress.bsky.social We're an independent Canadian publisher of fiction, sports, poetry, pop culture, wrestling, business, science, and memoir. Certified B Corp.
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Isabella @isabellawangbc.bsky.social 
University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social University of Alberta Press is a contemporary, award-winning publisher of scholarly and creative books distinguished by their editorial care, exceptional design, and global reach. https://ualbertapress.ca/
Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social Publishing diverse, inclusive, feminist books that entertain, educate, and empower. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @_secondstory
Visit our website and learn more: https://linktr.ee/_secondstory
Cloudscape Comics Society @cloudscapecomics.com The official Bluesky account for the Cloudscape Comics Society. A Vancouver-based comic publisher and non-profit dedicated to supporting local comic artists and developing the BC comics community.
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Kickstarter: bit.ly/4vQzsnh
Goose Lane Editions @gooselane.bsky.social Canada’s oldest independent publisher, representing some of the best and brightest authors in the country.
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The Tyee @thetyee.ca Independent BC-based journalism swimming against the current. Paywall-free since 2003. support.thetyee.ca
TrishTalksBooks @trishtalksbooks.bsky.social A journey through books and reading. Reviews, reading challenges, bookish recipes and crafts! Visit me at TrishTalksBooks.com and my Bookstagram page @trishtalksbooks
UBC Creative Writing @ubccrwr.bsky.social UBC's School of Creative Writing strives to create a dynamic and inclusive environment that encourages artistic experimentation and community building for our students and alumni.
News, Events & Achievements: https://creativewriting.ubc.ca/news-events
Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca Connecting people to exceptional books, ideas, and dialogue.
📚 Special Events Year-Round
💡 Books & Ideas series January–June
📖 2026 Festival Oct 18–25
Quill & Quire @quillandquire.bsky.social Canada's online magazine of book news and reviews. https://quillandquire.com/
Eve Lazarus @evelazarus.bsky.social Eight-time award losing author and true crime podcaster with a passion for history. Latest book: Beneath Dark Waters: The Legacy of the Empress of Ireland Shipwreck http://evelazarus.com/
Talonbooks @talonbooks.bsky.social Publishing words that matter since 1967. www.talonbooks.com
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Douglas Hildebrand @doughild.bsky.social Director, UBC Press. He/Him/His. Vancouver via Edmonton via Toronto via Niagara.
Christianne Wilhelmson @cwilhelmson.bsky.social Lover of books, food, cooking, nature and learning. Envtl and social advocate for change because it's the hopeful path I choose. 🇨🇦
The Canadian Children's Book Centre @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social We support the reading, writing, illustrating and publishing of Canadian books for young readers. 🇨🇦🧒🏽📚 bookcentre.ca
Linda Leith Publishing @llpmtl.bsky.social Reading & writing awesomeness from Canada for the world 📚
https://linktr.ee/llp_mtl
Heritage House Publishing @heritagehouse.bsky.social Canadian publisher of regional history, biography, memoir, humour, current affairs, art books, guide books, books for kids. 🇨🇦 https://linktr.ee/heritagehousepublishing
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Anvil Press @anvilpress.bsky.social Independent Vancouver book publisher. anvilpress.com
Douglas & McIntyre @douglasmcintyre.bsky.social One of Canada’s pre-eminent independent book publishers.
UBC Press @ubcpress.bsky.social Canada’s leading social sciences publisher. Established in 1971.
Orca Book Publishers @orcabook.bsky.social Canada's leading independent publisher of books for kids and teens.
Our books are written and created by talented humans, not AI.
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arsenalpulp.bsky.social @arsenalpulp.bsky.social Leading 🇨🇦 indie publisher of LGBTQ2S+ & BIPOC stories | Literary fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, poetry, and YA & children’s books 📚🏳️🌈
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Harbour Publishing @harbourpublishing.bsky.social Books of the Pacific Northwest (and beyond). It's our 50th Anniversary and we published a collector's edition of Raincoast Chronicles - Fifth Five to celebrate. Distributor of Nightwood Editions.
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