THE CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA
​(SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BRANCH)

Our aim is to engage the South Australian community with quality literature for young Australians and encourage children's reading though a variety of community based activities. 
​We support South Australian authors, illustrators and publishers, and those who provide children’s literature services in schools and the community.

Upcoming Events

How to use children's literature to run a reading program for years 2-7 readers.
Venue: Ardtornish Primary School gym
Date: 29/9/20
Time 10:30-12:30
Cost: CBCASA members $50, Non-members $70

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Great takeaway ideas, plus an inspiring display of children's art.
Venue: Ardtornish Primary School gym
Date: 29/9/20
Time 1:30-4:30
Cost: CBCASA members $50, Non-members $70

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Bookings will open soon.
Includes free CBCA Book Week merchandise, early booking gifts and an original art raffle.
Discount for booking both PD's
​CBCASA Branch members $80, non-members $120

Future Events

News

Stories on the Cypress Terraces
Carrick Hill
A school holiday community event
Wednesday and Thursday 7 &  8 October

Book Week Dinner
Jarmer's Kitchen
Join us for a night of fine food and fun.
Friday 16 October 2020

The Creative Connection
Burnside Ballroom
An epic event. 12 SA children's authors and illustrators will launch their 2020 publications.
Friday, November 13th 2020

Become a Book Week Judge
The SA Branch encourages you to consider applying to be a CBCA Book of the Year Awards judge.
All details including opportunities for support are on the Book Week and  Book of the Year Awards page. 
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Book Week Merchandise on Sale
The CBCA e-store is now open for pre-ordering Gwyn Perkins quirky and colourful merchandise.
Delivery now available immediately on receipt of orders.  
​Schools or organizations needing to use purchase orders, or other forms of payment should contact sa@cbca.org.au for information.

SPONSORS

We thank our sponsors for their generous support. 
​Please support them.

Gold Sponsors    

Becky's Literary Bookings

Silver Sponsors
​​Read Plus                                                Pegi Williams Bookshop

CONNECT WITH US

Email CBCA SA sa@cbca.org.au

​Instagram

Facebook - Children's Book Council SA

​Books and Beyond - CBCA SA Facebook Group
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​CBCA BOOK WEEK 2020
'Curious Creatures, Wild Minds'
17-23 October 2020
Go to the Book Week and Book of the Year Awards page for everything about Book Week, including SA events, becoming a judge, and Book Week resources.

2020 MEMBERSHIP
​NOW OPEN
Creative / Concession $30
Individual $50
Corporate 1 $60
Corporate 2 $80
New Sponsors welcome
Silver $225
Gold $325

Membership

​STOP PRESS!

Honouring Christobel Mattingley AM
Please support the campaign to raise $5000 to include Christobel as a Major Donor In Memoria for the CBCA Book of the Year Awards
Details and donation form here