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.
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Meet Roy our youngest author with 2 books online -A reader becomes an author!
Read kids comments related to books and reading.,
BOOK TEAM concept - Morrie and me (ideas and books grow)
Parrot Paradise Susan Gervay , Pooja Mathur and Sarah Tabassum give different perspectives
The NOTABLES - What makes a good book?"
BOYA Criteria - based on a question from our young author - how do you decide who gets a sticker on their book? How can I get one?
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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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Get ready for the 2025 Collide! with the Notables. Start by looking at the Notables list. 2025 information available, and introducing our new judge Alexa Moses.
View the Book Trailers created by the 2024 Winners 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.
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
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
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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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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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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.
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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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The Lady Cutler Award was presented at the Aspire and Celebrate event on
November 9, 2024
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