Current Events

From 2022 all CBCA ACT events will be scheduled in our new membership system called Hello Club. This means both members and non-members attending a CBCA ACT event will need to have a Hello Club account to register for events. For more information about becoming a member go to Membership Information.

AGM & Branch Annual Dinner

Event:

Join us for a brief AGM followed by presentation of the 2023 Laurie Copping Award.

Then share a 2 course meal with members as we hear from Meredith Wright as she tells us about her experiences of bookshops and children's literature.

Bookings are essential.

When:

Tuesday 4 April, 6.30pm to 9.00pm

Where:

Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club

Cost:

$60.00

Register:

Register and pay via Hello Club here by Wednesday 29 March.

Both members and non-members must register via a Hello Club account. If you don't have an account yet, you can create one here.

Cancellation Policy: CBCA ACT reserves the right to cancel this event due to insufficient numbers and refund full payment. Registrations cancelled up to 2 weeks prior will receive a credit to be used to future events. Registrations cancelled 1 week prior receive no refund. Registrations can be transferred to other individuals at no cost (in the same registration category). Email info@cbcaact.org.au for more information.

Organiser:

Justine Power

Book of the Year Shortlist Showcase and Seminar

Event:

 

Please join us in a celebration of the 2023 CBCA Shortlist, with a deeper dive into three of the categories:
- Picture Book
- Younger Readers
- Older Readers

You’ll hear from the current and past ACT Book of the Year judges, and the ACT Shadow Judging Coordinator.

We’ll look at the criteria used for judging these categories - especially useful for teachers guiding students through the Shadow Judging program, but interesting for anyone wanting to know more about children’s literature. And we’ll explore ways that children could creatively respond to these books.

Following the event all attendees will receive a digital “resources kit” with teaching notes and more ideas for the shortlisted books.

Peter from The Book Cow, Kingston will have shortlisted books for sale on the day.

Afternoon tea will be served.

When:

Saturday 1 April, 1 to 4pm

Where:

Yhuuramulum - CGGS Boat Shed, 43 Alexandrina Dr, Yarralumla  https://goo.gl/maps/aNM4b7WQqnzkj2r57

Cost:

Members - $5.00

Non-members - $10.00

Teachers:

Teacher Identified Professional Learning is 3 hours

Register:

Register and pay via Hello Club here by Wednesday 29 March.

Both members and non-members must register via a Hello Club account. If you don't have an account yet, you can create one here.

Cancellation Policy: CBCA ACT reserves the right to cancel this event due to insufficient numbers and refund full payment. Registrations cancelled up to 2 weeks prior will receive a credit to be used to future events. Registrations cancelled 1 week prior receive no refund. Registrations can be transferred to other individuals at no cost (in the same registration category). Email info@cbcaact.org.au for more information.

Organiser:

Kirrin Sampson cbca@kirrin.com

Important Dates in 2023

Check back here for details closer to the event date.

14 February Tuesday  - Library Lovers Day, free event 10am at Bookplate NLA, register on Hello Club

28 February Tuesday  - CBCA Notables Announced 

9 March Thursday  - Australia Reads/Reading Hour

20 March . Monday - Indie Book Awards Announced

28 March . Tuesday - CBCA Book of the Year Shortlist Announced

1 April . Saturday - Possible PD Shortlist Workshop, The Notables list becomes a shortlist of 36 finalists, 6 for each category

4 April . Tuesday - AGM and Branch Dinner

24 April . Monday - Shadow Judging Begins

24 May . Wednesday - National Simultaneous Story Day - "Speedy Sloth"

8 June . Thursday to 18 June - ACT Children's Literature Festival

18 August . Friday - Announcement of Winners and Honour Books, 6 Winners and 10 Honour books announced

19 August . Saturday to 25 August - Children's Book Week theme Read Inspire Grow

23 August . Wednesday - CBCA ACT Book Week Dinner

25 August . Friday Shadow Judging Book of the Year Awards - Winners announced 25 August 

7 September . Thursday - Indigenous Literacy Day

27 October . Friday - Readers Cup

Past Events

Night of the Notables

Join us to celebrate the 2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notables List.

28 February . 6.30-8.30pm Tuesday

Register and pay on Hello Club

What do Australian Children’s authors and illustrators have to say about the announcement of the 2023 CBCA Notables this year? The CBCA 2023 Notables is the go-to list of the top Australian children’s books. Watch this fun film and discover the answer!

How are our creatives celebrating the 2023 Children’s Book Week theme, ‘Read, Grow, Inspire’? Watch this fun film and discover the answer!

Library Lovers' Day

14 February . 10am Tuesday  - Members and non-members are invited to celebrate Libraries at the Bookplate NLA for morning tea.

All costs are at your own expense.

Register on Hello Club to ensure you have a seat