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.
Welcome to our community
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.
Announcements
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All members are invited to join our Online AGM at 6pm on May 13th.
All committee positions are vacant and we need members to come onto the committee.
Committee meetings are held both in person and on Zoom.
All members will receive a Zoom link by email.
AGM details and motions click here
Children's Book Week® 2024 and Shadow Judging
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)
Click here to view the ALL ABOUT SHADOW JUDGING VIDEO
Register to participate in the Sun Project, Shadow Judging on CBCA National website
April Kid's Corner
April is surrounded by holidays – Easter and the school hols give us as great chance to catch up on all kinds of reading for all kinds of reasons.
CREATING with Emma QUAY - Our Guest Illustrator, Emma Quay, shares ideas of some of the techniques and care that she puts into creating her stories.
SHARING from Page to Stage READING Surprises and Shortlists CBCA Shortlist for 2024.
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.
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.
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
CBCA regrets we can no longer accept school purchase orders (SPO). We are a small not for profit organisation and do not have the administrative support to process PURCHASE ORDERS.
If you have a request for assistance in purchasing large amounts of merchandise ($1000 +) please contact us at admin@cbca.org.au
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
The winners have been announced! Congratulations to Kelli and Tracey.
click here for more details and about 2024.
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.