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  • Special Campaign: Remembering Christobel Mattingley AM

    In recognition of Christobel Mattingley's contribution to children's literature, the CBCA aims to raise $5000 so that her name can be listed as a Major Donor, in memoriam, to the CBCA Awards …

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  • 2020 CBCA Book Week Theme Announced!

    We are excited to announce the theme for CBCA Book Week 2020!

    CURIOUS CREATURES, WILD MINDS

    Gwyn Perkins, winner of the 2018 CBCA Picture Book of the Year for A Walk in the Bush is currently …

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  • 2019 Nan Chauncy Award - James Moloney

    The recipient of the 2019 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Nan Chauncy Award for outstanding contribution to Australian children’s literature is James Moloney.

    A multi award-winning …

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  • 2019 CBCA Book of the Year Awards

    Gritty, contemporary themes are tackled by many books in the Children’s Book Council of Australia 2019 Book of the Year Awards, announced today, challenging their readers to contemplate a range of …

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  • Q&A with Bob Graham

    Bob Graham is the award-winning Australian picture book creator responsible for the beautiful artwork featured on our 2019 CBCA Book Week theme poster and merchandise range.

    Linda Guthrie, former …

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