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  • Announcing the CBCA 2021 Notables List!

    The Children’s Book Council of Australia today (February 23) kicked off its quest for Book of the Year by announcing the Notables List.

    CBCA National Chair Wendy Rapee said it was a year when we …

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  • The CBCA Book Week 2021 Merchandise is here!

    Your connection to story continues today with the release of the official CBCA Book Week 2021 merchandise range.

    This year award-winning author, illustrator and film-maker Shaun Tan has …

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  • A heartfelt thank you to June Smith AM

    The CBCA National Board would like to acknowledge and thank long-standing member June Smith AM for her immense contribution to the CBCA in a number of roles including the Awards Foundation, the …

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  • Book of the Year Awards Update

    Entries for the 2022 CBCA Book of the Year Awards are now open!

    Head to our Entry Information page for more details or straight to the online Entry Form to enter.

    Important dates for 2021: …

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  • Announcing the 2020 CBCA Book of the Year Awards!

    In a year which demonstrated how difficult the world can be, the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards have recognised thought-provoking and uplifting stories that allow young …

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