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:
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Please join us in a celebration of the 2023 CBCA Shortlist, with a deeper dive into three of the categories: 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