Small Press Book Swap

Wed Apr 08 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-07:00

Upstart & Crow | Vancouver

Upstart & Crow
Publisher/HostUpstart & Crow
Small Press Book Swap
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Mingle, talk indie press books, and trade for your next best read!
About this Event

At Upstart & Crow, we’re hard-pressed to think of a small press we don’t love. Biblioasis, Book*hug, Arsenal Pulp, Anvil… and those are just the Canadian ones. Small presses put out brilliant, groundbreaking books that punch way above their weight. That’s why we’re putting them at the centre of Upstart’s first ever book swap night.

How it works: You bring at least 2 books from your favourite small publishers (located anywhere around the world), that you’re willing to share with someone else. You swap each one for a new-to-you book from other folks! Simple, beautiful. Feel free to bring more than 2 books if you wish.

To help break the ice, you’re invited to swap your TBR lists too. Click for our template to fill out in advance.

Tickets are $15 and cover our staffing costs and light snacks. We are a non-profit and Living Wage BC employer, so thank you for your support. Please RSVP here.

See you there, swappers!

More about Upstart & Crow:

Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers, readers and stories, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com.

Accessibility:

The main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees.

Questions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Upstart & Crow, 1387 Railspur Alley, Vancouver, Canada

Tickets

CAD 17.40

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