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Attention Members: 2017 Judges' Presentation Now Available

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Frontpage

In a CBCA first the official Judges' Presentation on the 2017 Book of the Year Awards Short List is available to Members via an online platform.

This new interactive resource provides video …

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Imagine if... Exhibition: 10 July to 30 August 2017

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Frontpage

Imagination drives creativity and innovation. It allows us to envision and escape to worlds beyond our own, to times other than the here and now. It turns boxes into racing cars, dining chairs and …

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Special Campaign: Remembering Narelle Oliver

Thursday, June 22, 2017 Frontpage

As a tribute to Narelle Oliver’s significant contribution to children’s literature, the CBCA is currently conducting a special fundraising campaign for her name to be listed in memoriam as a …

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The Story Behind Our 2017 Children's Book Week artwork

Monday, June 5, 2017 Frontpage

Freya Blackwood made history in 2015 when three of her books won top honours in the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Awards. It was the first time an illustrator had been …

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Entries now open for 2018 Book of the Year Awards

Thursday, June 1, 2017 Frontpage

Authors, illustrators and publishers, the submission window is now open for the 2018 CBCA Book of the Year Awards. Please check the eligibility criteria at our Awards Entry Information page here, or …

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Margaret Hamilton to retire from the CBCA National Board

Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Frontpage

The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has announced the retirement of Deputy Chair, Margaret Hamilton AM, from the National Board, and appointed Non-Executive Director Julia Davenport to …

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CBCA and The Party People partner for Children’s Book Week 2017

Sunday, April 23, 2017 Frontpage

The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) will partner with The Party People, the market leader for party supplies online in Australia, to celebrate CBCA Children’s Book Week 2017.

CBCA …

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CBCA Book of the Year 2017 Short List announced

Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Frontpage

The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) today announced the Short List for the 2017 CBCA Book of the Year Awards.

The CBCA Awards are the longest running book awards in Australia. From the …

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CBCA Book of the Year 2017 Notables announced

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Frontpage

The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) today announced the list of Notable Books (also known as the Long List) for the 2017 CBCA Book of the Year Awards.

This year the judges noted the high …

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Give the gift of literature

Monday, November 28, 2016 Frontpage

Please help us give the gift of literature and literacy to Australia's children by donating to the Children's Book Council of Australia.

The CBCA brings children and books together. Throughout …

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Book of the Year

In 1946 the CBCA established annual book awards to promote children's books of high literary and artistic quality. These awards are now the most influential and highly respected in Australia.

Children's Book Week

Each year, schools and public libraries across Australia spend a week celebrating books, and Australian authors and illustrators. Teachers and librarians conduct activities relating to a theme to highlight the importance of reading.

Merchandise

The CBCA produces a range of promotional items, including stickers for publishers to place on winning and honour books, and support materials for teachers, teacher librarians and public librarians. The range is always changing and developing.

Members

As a member of the CBCA you will have access to a range of Member Only benefits including: discounts on CBCA Book Week merchandise, access to high resolution Book Week images, Shortlist annotations, branch specific activities and offers.

Donate

Throughout the year, we work in partnership with authors, illustrators, publishers and booksellers to bring literature into the hearts and minds of children. Your donation will help us continue this important work.

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Reading Time

The CBCA has a strong commitment and a long history of reviewing Australian children's books. For many of the seventy years CBCA has been in existence reviews were presented in our print journal Reading Time.