The Children's Book Council of Australia NSW Branch Inc.
Enriching young lives through Australian stories.
In the spirit of reconciliation, CBCA NSW Branch acknowledges the Traditional custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. We acknowledge their culture of storytelling and honour this tradition through the work of CBCA NSW Branch.
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as a member of CBCA:
We strive to achieve a thriving, creative world embracing the transformational power of stories across generations.
Our mission is to connect, communicate, celebrate and advocate for the value of stories.
We are a registered charity, a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organisation.
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Shadow Judging is an excellent way to engage readers with quality Australian literature. This is a benefit to CBCA NSW Branch Members. (Become a member - see below for how)
Everything about The Sun Project, Shadow Judging
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March Kid's Corner
Featuring TAMARRA: a story of Termites on Gurindji Country - amazing artworks, extra inclusions with input by a team of nearly 30 artists, scientists, linguists and more. Plus a new poetry collection of poems by poets - Right Way Down and Other Poems - with a wide range of poems and styles. Look out for Magic Morrie and more...
Shortlist announcement - 19 March 2024
CBCA has had to move the Shortlist Announcement Day to 19th March.
The usual week (26th) was just too close to Easter, given the announcement is on a Tuesday and the media usually happens the following weekend... this was not going to work.
Members can join us online for an hour of informative discussion, and a chance to meet some movers and shakers of the world of books for children and young adults.
In April we will introduce you to the new State Librarian of NSW. Find out her plans for the library and the young minds of NSW. There will be time for questions.
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Membership for 2024 is due now
We trust you have enjoyed being a member in 2023. Renew for 2024 now via Hello Club.
Not a member? click on this link now.
Want to be part of Shadow Judging, become a member.
It is time to submit your nomination of an outstanding NSW person who has made a distinguished contribution to Australian Children's Literature. Submissions are open until April 30, 2024.
The Collide competition requires children to create a unique and original book trailer featuring a book from the 2024 CBCA Notables list. They have a chance to win some great prizes. All the details here.
Teachers: Introduce students to the best of Australia Literature whilst improving their literacy skills by producing a unique and original book trailer that features a book from the 2024 CBCA Notables list.
Fabulous merchandise is coming for 2024 using the Children's Book Week® theme Reading is Magic
To get your free planner and check out the goods at the CBCA estore click here
We are continually updating our events calendar as details come in about region events - so always check here.
2024 theme is, Reading is Magic, and 'we’re celebrating reading stories and their amazing power to transport minds. We are encouraging kids to be curious about the wonders in our world. It is a positive and affirming message for our young people. The magic of reading also lies in its power of enticement— a good story provokes conversations.' Wendy Rapee Chair National Board
Night of the Notables event 2024
We celebrated the 2024 CBCA Book of the Year Notables at our Night of the Notables Event held at Writing NSW,
This was member only event with no charge to members. We Celebrate the 2024 Notables list, listed to Aura Parker, enjoyed refreshments and browsed the titles at the bookshop provided by Gleebooks, one of our member bookshops, Launch COLLIDE!
Aspiring Writers Mentorship 2023 winners and runners-up
2023 Judges Panel Discussion videos
Vale Margaret Hamilton
Continue her legacy with a Camelia Margaret Hamilton.
CBCA NSW Branch have organised a camelia to be created in her memory. Orders will be taken soon on this website.