Past Events 2021
2021 Readers Cup - Year 5/6 Competition
Teams of four students together read a set of books, and then compete with other school teams to answer quiz questions from the books. Readers Cup competitions challenge students to read widely, work collaboratively in a team and continue developing a love of reading.
More details are available on the 2021 Readers Cup Entry Form.
Registration closes: 30 August 2021
Register schools: Register and pay via TRYBOOKING or complete and submit the 2021 Readers Cup Entry Form.
CBCA ACT Members - Free
Non-members - $44 per team
Readers Cup
Students start reading: 6 September 2021
When: 20 October 2021 5-8pm (please arrive 15 minutes early)
Where: Radford College, Mulford Junior School, RA Young Hall
CBCA 2021 Book of the Year Announcement Ceremony - COVID CANCELLED
Due to Canberra going into lockdown, sadly we've had to cancel this event. Please see our home page for details of CBCA NSW's online event on the same date.
Watch children perform, meet local authors and illustrators, while perusing the display of Shortlisted books.
Announcement at midday.
When: Friday 20 August 11.30am-12.30pm
Where: Theatre, National Library
And the Winner could Be...
Come and learn about the possible Winners and Honour Books for the 2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards.
Speakers:
Older Readers - Peter Arnaud
Younger Readers - Norma John
Eve Pownall - Justine Power
Early Childhood - Kellie Nissen
Picture Books - Jaimie Lee Hudson and Meghan Scougall
New Illustrator - Alice Perry
When: Wednesday 16 June 2021, 6.30pm-9.00pm
Where: ALIA House, Napier Close, Deakin
Teachers: Certificates provided for teacher identified Professional Development
Register: All attending must register via Trybooking here.
CBCA members - $5
Non-members - Early bird by 1 June $15 or by 15 June $20 (or join here before the event and register at the member rate)
Due to COVID-19 Safety Plan, bookings can only be accepted through TryBooking. If you need your school or workplace to purchase your ticket via invoice please contact treasurer@cbcaact.org.au
CBCA ACT Branch AGM & 2021 Laurie Copping Award Announcement
Join the CBCA ACT committee and members at the CIT Restaurant for the 2021 Annual General Meeting.
During the meeting, all positions are declared vacant, and a 2021 committee is appointed.
Honored to have Emeritus Professor Belle Alderman as our special guest speaker.
We will also announce the recipient of the 2021 Laurie Copping Award.
Between all this excitement we will be treated to a 3-Course set dinner.
The CIT Restaurant was chosen in support of culinary students studying at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT).
| When: | Thursday, 22 April 2021 at 6.30pm |
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Where: |
CIT Restaurant, Canberra Institute of Technology, Level 1, K Block, 37 Constitution Ave, Reid ACT 2612 |
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Cost: |
$35 for 3-courses (link to set menu) |
| Register: |
Please ensure you include any dietary requirements when you book and pay through Trybooking by 14 April 2021 |
CBCA 2021 Book of the Year Award Shortlist Announcement
Come celebrate the announcement of the CBCA Shortlist!
Special guest speaker Rosemary Thomas will share her passion and knowledge as the past CBCA Book of the Year Awards coordinator.
We also have local author Lisa Fuller to talk about her Honour Book Ghost Bird for the 2020 CBCA Awards in the Older Readers category.
Entry includes drinks (wine/champagne and non-alcoholic beverages) and nibbles.
Books will, of course, be available to purchase on the night.
| When: | Tuesday. 30 March 2021 at 6pm |
| Where: | The Book Cow - Bookshop, 47 Jardine St, Kingston (opp Green Square) |
| Teachers: | Counts for 2 hours of Teacher Identified Professional Development |
| Register: | All attending must register via Trybooking here. |
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CBCA members - Free
Non-members - $15 (or join here before the event and register for free)
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Night of the Notables - Notables Announcement and Professional Discussion
Share the excitement of the release of the 2021 CBCA BOTYA Notables list. Raise your glass to those on the list and discuss the chosen books. Register for the event using the form here or via Trybooking.
A certificate of attendance will be provided to all attendees, for 2 hours of teacher identified PL.
When: Tuesday 23rd February 2021 6.30 pm
Where: ALIA House
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Announcing the CBCA Notables List for 2021
The Children’s Book Council of Australia today kicked off its quest for Book of the Year by announcing the Notables List.
At the CBCA ACT Notables Night there was cheering and clinking of glasses to celebrate and congratulate listed creators and publishers.
We are particularly proud of our local Canberra Notables: Nicole Godwin, Tania McCartney, Gina Newton, Stephanie Owen Reeder and Rhian Williams.