Events

2026 Book of the Year celebrations

CBCA SHORT LIST TALKS
 
CBCA Tasmania is pleased to offer several events that celebrate the CBCA Book of the Year Awards including Judges’ Talks and Short List discussions.
COST: $5 entry fee. Free to current members. Bookings are essential.
 
1. CBCA Tasmania Judges Session - SANDY BAY
JUDGES: Anna Davidson: Early Childhood & Dr Mark Macleod: Picture Book and New Illustrator
DATE: 13 May 4-6 pm 
VENUE: Hutchins. Nettlefold Library (Senior School) 71 Nelson Rd.
Book here.
 
2. CBCA Tasmania Judge Session ULVERSTONE
JUDGE: Kym Diprose: Younger Readers & Dr Mark Macleod: Picture Book and New Illustrator
DATE: 20 May 4-6 pm
VENUE: Leighland Christian School. Library, 45a Leighlands Ave
Book here.
 
3. Secondary Short List Book Discussions - LAUNCESTON
Led by Carol Fuller and Jennie Bales
Categories: Young Adult and relevant titles from Picture Books, Eve Pownall and Younger Readers, New Illustrator
DATE: 10 June 4-6 pm 
VENUE: Scotch Oakburn College, John Morris Library (Senior School). 85 Penquite Rd.
Book here.
 
4. Primary Short List Book Discussions - LAUNCESTON
Led by Jennie Bales, Nella Pickup, Laura Beaumont , Jessica Marston and Jessica Cross
Categories: Younger Reader, Picture Books, Early Childhood, Eve Pownall New Illustrator
DATE: TBA (early Term 2)
VENUE: Scotch Oakburn College, Library (Junior School). 74 Elphin Rd.
Book here. (Note: Link will go live early Term 2 once date is confirmed)

Southern Readers' Cup - August 2026

Date TBA in Term 2

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.