Events

2025 Book of the Year celebrations

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2025 Shortlist talks: 

CBCA Tasmania invites you to join our panel and participate in a conversation on the titles on this year’s shortlist. Audience participation is encouraged.
The panel discussion will be led by members of the CBCA  Tasmania including Jennie Bales, Maureen Mann, Nella Pickup, Carol Fuller and Judith Ridge.

Hobart: Monday 19 May, 4.00 – 6.00 pm
Venue: Claremont College Library
         
61 Claremont Link Rd, Claremont, 7011


Launceston: Thursday June 5, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Venue: Scotch Oakburn Junior School Library
         
74 Elphin Rd, East Launceston, 7250

• Light refreshments will be served. Gold coin donation. Lucky Door prizes.
• A selection of titles from the 2025 Shortlist will be on display.
• Light refreshments will be served. Gold coin donation. Lucky Door prizes.
• RSVP: tas@cbca.org.au (include SOUTH or NORTH in the subject line) for confirmation, catering purposes and directions to your identified location.
• SHORT LIST TALK FLYER

Southern Readers' Cup - Book Week 2025

Friday, August 22

Contact tas@cbca.org.au to register your interest in participating

2017 Book of the Year celebrations

CBCA Tasmania is delighted to have hosted the 2017 Book of the Year Awards. The awards were celebrated at Government House Tasmania at 12 noon on Friday, August 18, hosted by our patrons, Her Excellency the Honourable Kate Warner and Mr Richard Warner. The celebrations continued with a Gala Dinner and the presentation of the Nan Chauncy Award to Mem Fox, who gave a memorable acceptance speech. For photos and further information, see our blog post about the Awards day.