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, 14 September 2019
From the blog: This is not a fairytale - Jodi McAlister on Fantasy
Jodi McAlister, using her Valentine series as a springboard, poses an essential question about fantasy writing: ‘What’s it about?” Read on and discover the importance of a central theme and purpose and how these are pivotal to each title in the series.
Posted Sunday, 8 September 2019
From the blog: Dawn Meredith – An Author’s Journey
Dawn Meredith reflects on her writing a career, from the first initial steps to her current status of a published and successful author. Her love of language shines through and she revels in the moments when “the words flowed like chocolate and it was a joy”. Residing in Tasmania, Dawn also harnesses technology to support her writing and publishing endeavours – read on for some tips and ideas.
Posted Monday, 2 September 2019
From the blog: Ella and the Ocean by Lian Tanner, illustrated by Jonathan Bentley
Report on launch of Lian Tanner's first picture book at Hobart Bookshop, Sunday 4th August.
Posted Saturday, 24 August 2019
From the blog: Nan Chauncy Award – a Book Week celebration
Maureen Mann shares the highlights of the Nan Chauncy Award and presentation to James Moloney at the 2019 CBCA Book of the Year Awards.
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.
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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