Welcome to the CBCA (Tasmanian Branch) Inc. website
2019 Executive elected on October 27, 2018
Your 2019 executive are:
President - Leanne Rands
Vice President - Renee Chettle
Secretary - Pennii Purton
Treasurer - Felicity Sly
We welcome enquiries. Please go to our contacts page.
Membership for 2019
Early membership for 2019 includes the remainder of 2018. Join or renew now to support the volunteer operations of CBCA Tas branch.
Personal or institution membership forms can be accessed here.
Announcement of the Notable and Shortlists for the Book of the Year Awards
Notables: Feb 26, 2019 7pm
Short List: Mar 26, 2019 Noon
Winner and Honour Books: August 16, 2019 Noon
Latest news (please scroll)
Posted Saturday, 17 November 2018
From the blog: Giving voice to young writers
This week Kate Gross and Emily Bullock share an inspiring project that nurtures young Tasmanians in the creative process around creating stories - whether writing, illustrating, designing or publishing. You may also have something to offer to the group - worth thinking about!
Posted Saturday, 10 November 2018
From the blog:
Nella shares a rare treat when she viewed the IBBY Honour List at a recent event in Canberra.
Posted Monday, 5 November 2018
From the blog: Emily Conolan – It's all about choice
At the recent CBCA Tasmania AGM were lucky to have Emily Conolan come and talk to members about her new series The Freedom Finders (released April 2018).
Posted Sunday, 28 October 2018
From the blog: When kids read a bout a challenging situation
Join Tania this week as she shares experiences when students have been challenged by the content in the books they have been reading and the opportunities for thoughtful conversations that arise.
Posted Monday, 22 October 2018
From the blog: The Power of a Good Book
Another wonderful story from the Tamar Valley Writer’s Festival about the increased opportunities for authors and readers to communicate with each other and the enrichment to both that can follow.
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Call for CBCA Judges 2020-2021
Nominations close November 30, 2018. See cbca.org.au/judging for details
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Reading Time Online
Visit the CBCA website to access Reading Time for children's book news and reviews.