From the blog: Reading wish list for 2017
Do you have a 2017 reading wish list? Penny is starting hers and already facing dilemmas in making her first choices. So many good books to select from! Do you have a 2017 'must read' to share?
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From the blog: Tassie Books for Christmas
Join Lyndon as he celebrates a wonderful source of Tasmanian fiction and a means to support local talent.
From the blog: Under My Christmas Tree
Looking for something special to add to the Christmas presents? Nella shares some of her recent reads with suggestions for every age group - with even an adult suggestion. Happy reading for the whole family this summer!
From the blog: Call for nominations for the Nan Chauncy Award
Do you know someone who would make a worthy recipient of the Nan Chauncy Award? This week's post outlines the award and eligibility criteria.
From the blog: Life membership bestowed upon Patsy Jones
Members attending the 2016 CBCA Tasmania Annual General Meeting celebrated the untiring dedication and contributions of Patsy Jones. The citation is shared here in recognition to Patsy's long standing contributions to the branch.
From the blog: 'Spot'light on Italy
This week Jennie shares some of her book shopping experiences during recent travels in Italy where she continued her quest for Spot - find out if she was successful!
From the blog: Is it worth reading?
A post to challenge our thinking about the books we offer to children and perhaps an over-reliance on our childhood reading experiences. Richard raises interesting points to ponder.
Thinking of Quentin Blake
Join Patsy as she investigates the endearing, comical and whimsical work of Quentin Blake in a newly published tale from the pen of Beatrix Potter.
“I don’t think there were any around here”
Dr Margaret Bromley, an invited speaker at the recent Hidden Stories event (September 2016), shares her story.
CBCA Tas AGM
CBCA Tas AGM and presentation of Life Membership to Patsy Jones - Saturday 26 November at 11am at Hadley's Hotel. RSVP essential. After the meeting, join us for a celebratory lunch - RSVP essential.