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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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The 2025 Shortlist of titles has been released  (Tuesday 25 March)  

on the National CBCA site.

Click here.

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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 the Birthday Book Adventure - 80th Anniversary of CBCA at the State Library on Saturday August 23 in the afternoon. Booking now.

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​A keen group of members of CBCA NSW Branch are starting a Western Sydney Region group. There are already plans for activities.The first activity is on Wednesday 30th April. 

Click here for booking details

Interested in participating in the Western Sydney Region contact Melinda here

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Offered in collaboration with the UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY the 2025 Illuminating Australian Children’s Literature program is designed to inspire engagement with quality Australian children's literature, and to directly support the CBCA Book of the Year Awards and the CBCA Sun Project: Shadow Judging program. Once again the course is designed and hosted by Professor Alyson Simpson. Not to be missed, it will provide valuable insight, enjoyment, and professional learning for teaching and student/reader support.Places fill quickly. More details

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Shadow Judging is an excellent way to engage readers with quality Australian literature. This is available to everyone, however  CBCA NSW Branch Members receive additional support. (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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Fabulous merchandise for the 2025 Children's Book Week® theme  Book an Adventure

is here.

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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Membership fees for 2025 are now due

Wow! this event is fully booked already!

Look at our events calendar and book early for our upcoming events

 

Want to come to the Night of the Notables and/or be part of Shadow Judging then become a member.

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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

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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​

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Night of the Notables event  2025

Over 80 members celebrated the release of the 2025 CBCA Book of the Year Notables at our Night of the Notables Event  which was held at Writing NSW, 5.30 - 7.30 on Tuesday February 25​

There was a great buzz as people chatted, enjoying meeting up with other CBCA NSW Branch members. There was snacks, bubbles and a raffle. The new merchandise was on display.

Highlights were the launch of new books by their creatives Ashleigh Barton, Jemima Shafei-Ongu, Jane Godwin and Melissa-Jane Fogarty.

Many people said this is their favourite event of the year!!

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Get ready for the 2025 Collide! with the Notables.  Start by looking at the Notables list. 2025 information available

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.

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The Lady Cutler Award was presented at the Aspire and Celebrate event on

November 9, 2024 

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Check out our Instagram here

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