Venue: Libraries Tasmania Meeting Room
71 Civic Square, Launceston
Time: 10:30am
RSVP: tas@cbca.org.au
Your 2021 executive are:
President - Steve Martin
Vice President - Roxanne Steenbergen
Secretary - Loretta Brazendale
Treasurer and Public Officer - Felicity Sly
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From 2019-2022 CBCA Tas has been awarded a Federal Government Grant to support Book Week Activities. As part of this grant, members are entitled to a funded Creator workshop. See our Membership and Creators pages for further information.
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A keen and dedicated fan of Book Week and the magic of dressing up, Loretta Brazendale is back as a wonderful Book Week Fairy with a costume that celebrates multiple books and with a puggish companion to accompany her.
Lyndon Riggall, a Senior Secondary English teacher in Tasmania, was keen to facilitate a group of keen students in the Shadow Judging process and shares his insights into this new CBCA initiative.
This week we meet wildlife ecologist and author, Gary Luck, where his years of experience studying Australian native animals is evident in the story of Melody Finch – a magical adventure with a strong environmental message.
This week we have a global perspective as Maureen Mann shares some special finds while exploring libraries and bookshops in Canada. There are some great authors and illustrators to discover!
This week Emma Nuttall provides a glimpse into this magical celebration in her school.
Book of the Year and Shadow Judging Winners 2022
Shadow Judging returns for 2023
More information will become available via the SUN Project website
Book Week 2023: August 19-25
Read, Grow, Inspire
Art work by Matt Ottley
see Announcement
see EVENTS page
Visit the CBCA website to access Reading Time for children's book news and reviews.
Links to book related activities from the Kid Lit blog
Audible resources free whilst schools closed
Cloudyseas activities (Coral Tulloch facebook)