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

Our aim is to engage the South Australian community with 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.

NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

NEW CBCA BOOK WEEK 2020 DATE
October 17-23 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.

FUTURE EVENTS

"A MIXED BAG" 
WORKSHOPS ON INTEGRATING LITERATURE ACROSS THE CURRICULUM 

BOOK WEEK ARTS & LITERACY IDEAS
Using Shortlisted books and the Book Week theme as a stepping stone
AND
BEYOND LEVEL 30
Implementing a literature based literacy program through the school library
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Ardtornish Primary School
29th September 2020
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STORIES ON THE CYPRESS TERRACES 
Carrick Hill
A school holiday community event
Wednesday and Thursday 7 &  8 October
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BOOK WEEK DINNER
 Jarmer's Kitchen
Friday 16 October 2020
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​Check out our past events on our SA Highlights page

NEWS

APPLY TO BE 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. 

ORDER BOOK WEEK MERCHANDISE NOW
The CBCA e-store is now open for pre-ordering Gwyn Perkins quirky and colourful merchandise.
Delivery when COVID-19 restrictions allow. 

​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

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