This year several schools in Tasmania participated in the CBCA 2025 Shadow Judging program and this week’s post shares the experiences of students from The Hutchins School with three groups of students engaging with one of short list categories. Thanks to Anna Davidson for involving her school and providing insights into the value and outcomes of the work undertaken by these students.
Book Week celebrations for 2025 saw many Tasmanian students embark on grand adventures with exciting activities, wonderful displays and staff and students participating in a host of activities. This week’s post provides a window into a myriad of events on the ground.
Regular reviewer and writer for the CBCA Tasmania Blog; Maureen Mann shares her thoughts on this year’s outcomes for the 2025 Book of the Year Awards.
Countdown! Book Week is nearly upon us. Join Felicity for some timely advice to keep this special week focused on favourite books and having fun. No stress allowed!
This week, Debra Williams, an independent author from Smithton in Tasmania, shares her passion for children’s literature and expressing this through her writing and creative puppetry. Debra’s works are published under the name Debra Clewer.
A colourful and creative post provided by various libraries to wrap up Term 3. Creative talent from adults and children abounds.
This year’s Northern Primary School Reader’s Cup was bigger than ever with 18 schools vying for the win, and the chance to have their name added to the trophy. Thanks to Jessica Marston for this report on such a highly successful event that encourages and celebrates sustained reading.
One important element of The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) work is to support access to books that are relevant and accessible to children with different needs and abilities. Nella Pickup introduces 2025 IBBY Selection of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities and the two Australian titles selected for inclusion.
Join Lyndon Riggall has he reflects on the life and ongoing times of the Wimpy Kid to consider how and why Jeff Kinney's indelible characters have stood the test of time.
Join Bronwyn, from The Hobart Bookshop, for this week’s post on the power of storytelling to convey scientific information. There is such a wonderful range of narrative non-fiction available as this genre is flourishing with many recent publications.