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.

Enter the CBCA SA Branch
​2021 CBCA Book of the Year Film

Would you like to have your school, organisation, local attraction or event as part of the 2021 CBCA Book of the Year film? The SA Branch of CBCA would love to add your short film to the final production.

Find out more here

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CBCASA Branch present the
​2021 CBCA Shortlist

Well known SA children’s authors and illustrators gather together to film the announcement of the 2021 CBCA shortlisted titles in the SA Museum.
The SA Museum was the perfect backdrop for the 2021 CBCA Book Week theme, “Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds”.

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​ CBCA Awards Explained
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This short film, made for children, highlights the CBCA Notables, Shortlist and Book of the Year Awards

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Janeen Brian talks about the
CBCA Notables for 2021

SA children's book author, Janeen Brian explains the CBCA Notables for 2021. 

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Read our latest newsletter
Newsletter archives can be found on the SA Member's Only page

Newsletter

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COVID RESTRICTIONS
All events will be COVID safety compliant.
Should an event be cancelled due to COVID restrictions, all registration fees will be reimbursed less a 50c TryBooking fee.

2021 Membership
​NOW OPEN

2021 Rates

Concession/Creative $35
Individual/ Corporate1 $50
​Corporate 2 (2 members) $90
We welcome new sponsors
​Silver Sponsor $225
​Gold Sponsor $325
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Join here

Book early, limited places.

Book here for Jane Godwin

CBCA BOOK WEEK 2021
"Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds"
21- 27 August 2021

Book Week merchandise available for sale on the CBCA website

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Night of the Notables
now available online.

Payment for NON film here

The event was filmed and is available for viewing.
After payment, you will be sent a link to a Dropbox folder and the film will be placed into the folder on March 28th.
Only $10 for CBCASA members
​$20 for non members

HONOURING CHRISTOBEL MATTINGLEY OAM​ 

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 In honour of the late Christobel Mattingley's significant contribution to Australian children's literature, the South Australian Branch has initiated raising $5000 so that she can be recognized in perpetuity as a Major Donor In Memoriam for the CBCA Book of the Year Awards.
Contributions on the link below are tax deductible.

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Donate to Awards Foundation