The nominations for the Alberta Book Publishing Awards are in, and NeWest Press has made quite the impression. We'd like to congratulate our amazing designer, Natalie Olsen, whose designs are up for the following awards:

Book Cover Design
• Cleavage by Theanna Bischoff
• Listening to Trees by A.K. Hellum
• Nightmarker by Meredith Quartermain

Book Design
• Cleavage by Theanna Bischoff
• Listening to Trees by A.K. Hellum

      

Natalie's unfailing dedication to detail and her passion for her craft have changed the face (and the inside, and the back) of NeWest literature;  we're grateful to have her on board.  Check out Natalie's website, KissCut Design, here.

We would also like to congratulate the talented author and illustrator A.K. Hellum for his nominations in the following categories:

Book Illustration
• Listening to Trees by A.K. Hellum , illustrations by A.K. Hellum

Trade Non-Fiction Book Award
• Listening to Trees by A.K. Hellum

Finally, we’re thrilled to be nominated for the 2009 Publisher of the Year!

Please join us and the other nominees at the Alberta Book Publishing Awards Gala at the Faculty Club in Edmonton on Friday, May 8 when the winners are announced. For more information on the event, please contact the Book Publishers Association of Alberta at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 780-424-5060.