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:
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Our purpose is to enrich young lives through Australian stories.
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We strive to achieve a thriving, creative world embracing the transformational power of stories across generations.
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Our mission is to connect, communicate, celebrate and advocate for the value of stories.
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We are a registered charity, a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organisation.
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Membership fees for 2025 are now due
pay via Hello Club.
Not a member? click on this link now.
Want to come to the Night of the Notables and/or be part of Shadow Judging then become a member.
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Night of the Notables event 2025
Celebrate the 2025 CBCA Book of the Year Notables at our Night of the Notables Event which will be held at Writing NSW, 5.30 - 7.30 on Tuesday Februry 25​
This is member only event, with no charge to members, so make sure your membership is up to date.
​This event is fully booked. Join us at one of our other events this year.
Calling all children's Writers and illustrators.
CBCA NSW Branch is hosting an event for writers and illustrators to network with both CBCA and staff from the State Library of NSW. March 18.
Brainstorming possibilities for future events, connections, answering questions about the CBCA Book of the Year Awards and presenting a new Residency Program through CBCA NSW Branch.
more information
Bookings are open
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We are working on the new program of events for 2025.
We aim to keep abrest of all events across the regions so checkin regularly for updates to our Events Calendar and the Region's specific pages.
​We are pretty excited by a special 80th anniversary CBCA Book Week celebration at the State Library on Saturday August 23 in the afternoon.
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Fabulous merchandise for the 2025 Children's Book Week® theme Book an Adventure
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Download your free digital planner now and get organised for 2025
Special merch has been developed for the 80th anniversary of CBCA.
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View the Book Trailers created by the 2024 fWinners and finalists here.
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.
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.
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)
Register to participate in 2025 now.
What was selected in 2024 - check it out on CBCA National website
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The Lady Cutler Award was presented at the Aspire and Celebrate event on
November 9, 2024
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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.
A heads-up for key CBCA Children’s Book Week® with dates and information for 2025.
BOOK AN ADVENTURE with stories, information and imagination.
2025 is a milestone year for the CBCA as we celebrate 80 years of CBCA Children’s Book Week®. For eight decades, CBCA has been dedicated to inspiring young minds to journey through the countless worlds that books offer.
Be inspired and informed for 2025
