Events
2019 Readers' Cup - Southern Primary and Secondary
Entries are open and close April 8
Secondary: Tuesday June 18 @ Dominic College
Primary: Wednesday June 19 @ The Friends' School
Special Offer: Each school that registers for Readers Cup is entitled to a set of the titles (1 of each picture book; 2 of each novel) purchased via Hobart Bookshop.
This is as a result of Federal Government and Department of Education Grant.
Readers Cup Information Booklet
2019 Book of the Year celebrations
Short List Judges Talk with Trisha Scott: March 28 @ 4:15 MacKillop College Library
Networking opportunities
Interested in being a future judge? – Find out what is involved
If you have any books from the other categories (Picture Books, Early Childhood, Eve Pownell, Older Readers) please bring them along
Time: Arrival 3.30pm onwards, commence 4.15pm until approx 5.30pm
Location: Library at MacKillop Catholic College, Goondi Street, Mornington
Please enter via College Office for sign-in and directions.
Parking: available onsite and surrounding streets
Short List & Notables Discussion: March 28 @ 4pm State Library Devonport
This is a combined event for CBCA members & the North West Library Network & Devonport Community
Please bring any of the Short List /Notable books you have in your library and come prepared to share your favourites
Please consider:
Reflections on the literary qualities of the book
Suggestions for using the books with primary and secondary students
Time: 4:00 to 5:30pm
Location: State Library Devonport, paranaple Centre, 137 Rooke St, Devonport
RSVP: leanne.rands@education.tas.gov.au OR felicity.sly@education.tas.gov.au
2017 Book of the Year celebrations
CBCA Tasmania is delighted to have hosted the 2017 Book of the Year Awards. The awards were celebrated at Government House Tasmania at 12 noon on Friday, August 18, hosted by our patrons, Her Excellency the Honourable Kate Warner and Mr Richard Warner. The celebrations continued with a Gala Dinner and the presentation of the Nan Chauncy Award to Mem Fox, who gave a memorable acceptance speech. For photos and further information, see our blog post about the Awards day.