Join us for these events in 2011
We hope to see you at these events organised or supported by the ACT Branch of the Children's Book Council of Australia. If you have an children's literature event that you would like the ACT Branch to support, please contact the branch President via email.
March
Thursday 17th March, 6:30pm
ACT Branch 'Claytons' Awards Night Hear about our picks of the best Australian children's books of 2010! Location: Centre for Teaching and Learning, Stirling. Members - No cost Non-Members - $10.00 Light supper included. Jacaranda will be offering a range of quality children's books for sale. RSVP to Rebecca Kemble
Wednesday 23rd March, 5:30
Emily Rodda Talk, University of Canberra building 24 Invitations will be issued to financial members, RSVP essential. No cost, catering provided. The talk may be followed by a members dinner with Emily Rodda, RSVP to the University of Canberra for the event, and Rebecca Kemble for dinner.
April
Tuesday 12th April
Short List and Notable Books announcement Check the National website for more details.
Wednesday 13th of April, 6:30pm
Shortlist Dinner Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant, 1/88 Corinna Street Phillip http://www.lemongrassthai.com.au/ Cost: $27.00 for a three course Thai banquet plus tea or coffee RSVP: act@cbca.org.au by the 11th of April
TBA
Judge's talk
August
Friday 19th August, 11:30am
Children's Book of the Year Announcement Gungahlin Public Library Cost: free! Refreshments served afterwards RSVP: act@cbca.org.au
Saturday 20th - Friday 26th. Childrens Book Week 2011: One World, Many Stories
Wednesday 24th August, 4:30-6pm
Children's Seminar We invite children to attend an afternoon where Australian authors and illustrators will speak and answer questions. The children are encouraged to bring with them any copies of books by the speakers, to have signed or to use as reference for discussion. Afternoon tea will be provided and the children who attend will be presented with a certificate. Location: Aranda Primary Age: Year 4 to Year 10. Schools may send up to 6 students. Cost: $7/student (members) $8/student (non-members) Bookings must be made and paid for by 19th August. Contact: act@cbca.org.au
October
Wednesday 5 October, 6pm
ACT Branch AGM University of Canberra Library, Training Room 1 (level A) Light supper provided. The Lu Rees Archives will be having a book sale of their duplicate and non-Australian books at the AGM
November
Tuesday 15 November, 5:30pm
ACT Branch Christmas Shopping Night Meet at Dymocks Belconnen for discounted shopping. Dinner at Jamison Southern Cross Club, Catchpole Room. Members' guests are welcome. Please bring a toy for our charity Xmas hamper. RSVP: Monday 14th Nov to Margaret Carmody act@cbca.org.au