Join us on Tuesday December 3rd at the Atwater Library Auditorium for a presentation by Diane Davy, president of Castledale Inc. Doors open at 4pm; presentation to begin at 4:15. Coffee and cookies will be served. Everyone welcome! RSVP to admin@aelaq.org.
During the month of September, the National Assembly of Québec’s Committee on Culture and Education held special consultations and public hearings on the regulation of retail prices of new printed and digital books; the AELAQ was invited to present its views on the issue to the hearing committee. Board member Robin Philpot traveled to Québec City to speak with the committee on behalf of the AELAQ.
To read the report submitted to the committee by the AELAQ, please follow one of these links:
To watch the video of AELAQ’s presentation (in French), follow this link: assnat.qc.ca/fr/video-audio/AudioVideo-47753.html
Many other organizations related to Quebec’s book trade were invited to speak with the committee. All briefs submitted to the committee are posted online here.
The 2013 edition of SODEC’s COURS ÉCRIRE TON COURT screenwriting competition is exclusively devoted to the adaptation of Quebec literature. It presents a unique opportunity for up-and-coming screenwriters and directors who are eligible SODEC’s ‘Programme d’aide aux jeunes créateurs’ to develop a short film based on a literary work by a Quebec author. Selected applicants will benefit from professional mentoring, writing workshops, and ongoing discussions with established screenwriting professionals to develop their screenplay.
Projects must be submitted by individuals, not businesses or organizations. Applicants may submit only one project proposal. Projects may be submitted in French or English. Applications should include the first draft of a screenplay —with dialogue— for a short feature or animated film of 12 minutes or less, adapted from the work of a Quebec author.
Please consult the links below for more information:
The project to revitalize Lac-Mégantic’s library is underway!
As many of you may know, the construction of a new building to house Lac-Mégantic’s library had begun before the devastating train derailment occurred. This new library building is almost complete, and library officials expect to take occupancy in September.
While the stinging loss of the community’s historical archives cannot be allayed, there is a great outpouring of support from the literary community to rebuild the library’s book collection. Because the central focus of Lac-Mégantic’s library is French-language literacy, library officials mainly want to rebuild their collection of French books but are pleased to receive some English books as well. Otherwise, financial contributions would be greatly appreciated.
Financial contributions can be made to the FONDATION DES AMIS DE LA BIBLIOTHÈQUE DE LAC-MÉGANTIC and are to be sent to one of the two following addresses:
Books may be sent to:
Distribution HMH
1815, avenue De Lorimier
Montréal (Qc) H2K 3W6
Att. : Monsieur Robert Cotton, directeur de l’entrepôt
Please indicate: Marchandise pour Lac-Mégantic
This information is also available on the Quill and Quire blog.
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Montréal, le 10 juillet 2013 – L’AELAQ se joint à la solidarité envers la bibliothèque détruite de Lac-Mégantic
L’Association des éditeurs de langue anglaise du Québec (AELAQ) félicite les Éditions XYZ ainsi que les éditeurs de l’ANEL et les libraires de l’ADELF pour leur geste de solidarité envers la bibliothèque de Lac-Mégantic qui a été détruite. Aussi, l’AELAQ invite ses membres à participer généreusement pour aider cette municipalité à remettre sur pied une bibliothèque digne de ce nom.
Destination des livres :
Distribution HMH
1815, avenue De Lorimier
Montréal (Qc) H2K 3W6
Att. : Monsieur Robert Cotton, directeur de l’entrepôt
Indication : Marchandise pour Lac-Mégantic
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Montreal, July 10, 2013 – AELAQ Joins Support Effort to assist the Destroyed Lac-Mégantic Library
The English Language Publishers Association of Quebec (AELAQ) congratulates Les Éditions XYZ and fellow publishers in ANEL and booksellers in ADELF for their solidarity towards the Lac-Mégantic library which was destroyed in the explosion on Saturday, July 6. The AELAQ is also inviting all its members to contribute generously to help the town of Lac-Mégantic rebuild its library.
Please send books to:
Distribution HMH
1815, avenue De Lorimier
Montréal (Qc) H2K 3W6
Att. : Monsieur Robert Cotton, directeur de l’entrepôt
Please indicate: Marchandise pour Lac-Mégantic
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Association des éditeurs de langue anglaise du Québec / Association of English-language Publishers of Quebec
Julia Kater, directrice exécutive / Executive Director
admin@aelaq.org
514-932-5633
A letter from AELAQ president, Simon Dardick, introducing our new ED:
“I am pleased to announce that Julia Kater, our new Executive Director, has begun work on our behalf. As you know, she is also the Publisher of the Montreal Review of Books, and the summer edition is just about ready to go to press.
“Julia was previously Coordinator of Communications and Membership Services at the Quebec Writers’ Federation. Please welcome her to our association. Julia can be reached at 514-932-5633 and at admin@aelaq.org.
Best wishes,
Simon Dardick,
President”
May 13, 2013
The Association of English-language Publishers of Quebec (AELAQ) is seeking a new Executive Director. The Deadline to apply is May 22, 2013.
We felt it was time set foot in 2012 and to update our website. What do you think? It’s a lot easier to navigate than the previous site and you will be able to learn more about our members and what they are up to. What’s more, the website will inform you of upcoming mRb and AELAQ events, and, of course, it contains a handy link back to the Montreal Review of Books. Don’t forget to sign up for our monthly newsletter by clicking on the subscribe tab on the top right-hand corner of the page.