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
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Membership for 2019
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
Winner and Honour Books: August 16, 2019 Noon
Latest news (please scroll)
Posted Saturday, 17 August 2019
From the blog: Northern Primary Readers' Cup - Celebrating Readers
Schools in and around Launceston have been participating in readers’ cup challenges since 2002. Anne Donnelly shares the highlights and tensions of the recent primary school competition.
Posted Saturday, 10 August 2019
From the blog: It's Story Time
Exciting things are happening at the National Library of Australia with a new exhibition commencing on the 22 August. This week Dr Belle Alderman AM shares insights into this exciting collaboration with the National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature and a taste of what’s happening during the exhibition which runs until 9 February 2020. A calendar event for Canberrans and visitors to our national capital.
Posted Sunday, 4 August 2019
From the blog: Hunting for Board Books
Are you seeking board books for the very young? Nella provides some starting points and things to consider when seeking books that withstand rereading and young hands manipulating them.
Posted Sunday, 28 July 2019
From the blog: Moon Landing
A momentous anniversary is celebrated through children’s literature. Coral Tulloch, illustrator of Touch the Moon, shares personal insights on the event and the crafting of this special picture book. Wonderful collaborations with Phil Cummings and others are brought to life in this week’s post.
Posted Sunday, 21 July 2019
From the blog: The word and the image: Lyndon Riggall offers some thoughts on picture books
Lyndon explores his strong engagement with picture books and some inspirational works that feed his love of this art form.
Events calendar
Book Week Events Save the Date
North/North West: Monday, August 21
High Tea: 5:00 - 7:00 @ Don College Exposures Restaurant
Guest Speakers Julie Hunt and Dale Newman
South: to be advised
Book Week 2019: Merchandise is now available for ordering. Visit our Merchandise page
We have special offers for current Institutional and Personal/Concession members
Southern Events have now been held. A report will appear in our next Newsletter
Readers Cup Information Booklet
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