Hunter Region
CONTACT: cbcanewcastle@gmail.com
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GENERAL COMMITTEE:
​​Kerry Gittins
​Karyn Savage
Julie Swane
Lillian Webb
Kirrili Lonergan
​Jenni Goodman, Ruth Higginbottom,
Chelsea Howard, Katrina McKelvey, Lyn Pritchard
UPCOMING EVENTS & COMPETITIONS
CBCANSW Hunter Region's CHRISTMAS IN JULY is just around the corner! Don't miss out on this FANTASTIC opportunity to hear from CBCANSW President Paul MacDonald in person on all things to do with books and The CBCA. Publishing insiders and experts Clair Hume from THAMES AND HUDSON Publishers and Belinda Conners from PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE will also join us via Zoom to share their insights into the publishing industry in general, what each of them are looking for in terms of manuscripts/stories/illustrations and advice for emerging authors and illustrators regarding submissions. Free for members, $10 for nonmembers. Tickets are limited and bookings are essential. Book via TryBooking https://www.trybooking.com/DCKDQ
Celebrate The CBCA's CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK® with CBCANSW Hunter Region and The University of Newcastle. Join us for iCave sessions, story readings and fun activities with some of our favourite authors and illustrators. Featuring Jess Black, Karyn Savage, Jade Goodwin, Kirrili Lonergan, Jenni Goodman and Deb Kelly. There will also be book signings, a big colouring table, face painting, a sausage sizzle, a scavenger hunt, an illustrator showdown and immersive sessions in the University's amazing iCave! MacLean's Booksellers will have titles available for purchase on the day. This is a FREE event but bookings are essential. Book via TryBooking https://www.trybooking.com/DDFQI
2025 Events Calendar
