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AGM Elects new Executive and Committee
Congratulations to our new CBCA Tasmania Executive and Committee members. Your new Executive is:
President - Leanne Rands
Vice President -
Secretary - Pennii Purton
Treasurer and Merchandise Officer - Felicity Sly
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Membership for 2018
A reminder to finalise your 2018 personal or institution membership to support the volunteer operations of CBCA Tas branch.
Announcement of the Notable and Shortlists for the Book of the Year Awards
The 2018 Notables list has been announced. The 2018 Short List was announced on March 27. See more on the national website.
Latest news (please scroll)
Posted Sunday, 16 September 2018
From the blog: Wonderous Wonderland
With a bit of meandering at the start, Jennie shares her recent visit to Wonderland, Alice’s magical world in the heart of Melbourne.
Posted Saturday, 8 September 2018
From the blog: Words, glorious words
Enjoy the magic of words in this engaging post by New Zealand children’s author Kyle Mewburn. Kyle is heading to Tasmania for next week’s Tamar Valley Writers’ Festival and this post gives us a glimpse of what we can expect – captivation and lots of fun!
Posted Tuesday, 4 September 2018
From the blog: Like a duck paddling…behind the scenes at Tamar Valley Writers Festival
This week Nella gives us the long view of an event like the Tamar Valley Writers Festival, from early planning to a mere 10 sleeps away – don’t forget to check out the program link!
Posted Sunday, 26 August 2018
Fom the blog: Book Week Close to Home
Tasmanian schools have revelled during last week in various takes and interpretations of finding their treasure. Share the fun and admire the creativity as we catch a snapshot of some fantastic displays and activities.
Posted Sunday, 19 August 2018
From the blog: Book Week from afar
We kick off Book Week with some snapshots of displays and activities from schools from afar. Thanks to Charles Sturt Universtity Master of Education (Teacher Librarian) students from Singapore and NSW for this snapshot
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The first newsletter for 2018 is now available: - March 2018.
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