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

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

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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.

Click here for the 2024 CBCA Shortlist

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.

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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

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!

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The winners have been announced! Congratulations to Kelli and Tracey.

click here for more details and about 2024.

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There are now five 2023 Judges Panel Discussion videos available from National CBCA made easy via the CBCA NSW Branch Members Lounge

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.