Children's Book Council of Australia NT Branch

Children's Book Council of Australia NT Branch Our programs encourage storytelling and connect young Territorians with great Australian literature. This year’s theme is READ, GROW, INSPIRE.

The CBCA NT Branch is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organisation, which strives to enrich the lives of young Territorians by delivering programs that encourage storytelling and celebrate Australian children’s literature. We partner with authors, illustrators, publishers, booksellers, schools, libraries and other organisations in the children’s book world to bring words, images and stories into t

he hearts and minds of young people across our community. We organise author and illustrator visits to schools and host the deliciously anticipated BookFeast each year. Every year the CBCA presents awards to books of literary merit for their outstanding contribution to Australian children’s literature. This is followed by all the colourful fanfare of CBCA Book Week (19 - 25 August 2023).

Join the Darwin Symphony Orchestra Young Artists for a very special musical storytime tomorrow.This year’s Children’s Bo...
19/06/2026

Join the Darwin Symphony Orchestra Young Artists for a very special musical storytime tomorrow.

This year’s Children’s Book Week theme Symphony of Stories encourages young people to step into a magical world where reading and music intertwine.

The talented DSO Young Artists have created an original musical score to accompany a live reading of the beloved picture book The River by Sally Morgan, illustrated by Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr.

It’s a celebration of creativity, imagination, and storytelling through a unique collaborative performance. Perfect for young readers, their families and music lovers alike.

We can’t wait to experience The River splash to life through the imagination and talent of these young maestros 🎶📚

🗓️ Saturday 20 June
⏰ 10:30am
📍 City of Palmerston Library
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/events/1560808772076123

💙 Thanks to the young artists for sharing all the reasons they love reading 💙

Every Sunday should start with Storytime! It was an enthusiastic full house at Kim’s Cubby, nestled under the trees at t...
31/05/2026

Every Sunday should start with Storytime! It was an enthusiastic full house at Kim’s Cubby, nestled under the trees at the MAGNT amphitheatre as part of the NT Writers Festival.

Local authors Diane Lucas, Daniel Bolton and Maree Yoelu shared their picture books with delighted young readers while Fairy Jill added her special sparkle to the morning ✨🌈 💚📚 Thanks for bringing the magic!

Have you listened to the shiny new Shadow Judging Podcast? It’s fun and full of fabulous insights 📚It brings young reade...
26/05/2026

Have you listened to the shiny new Shadow Judging Podcast? It’s fun and full of fabulous insights 📚

It brings young readers together to chat, compare notes, and share their reactions to the books shortlisted in this year’s CBCA Book of the Year Awards alongside the authors.

Hooray for our Territory talents who feature on the podcast ✨

⭐️ Alice Springs student Wilbur discusses Something Terrible: Tim Tie-Your-Shoelaces with author Sally Barton and host Mia (episode 2 Younger Readers).

⭐️ Author Barry Jonsberg talks about his shortlisted book Darkest Night, Brightest Star with Talin and host Poppy (episode 2 Older Readers).

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or at the Shadow Judging website: https:// shadowjudging.cbca.org.au/

This series of podcasts was made possible by the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund.

We’re counting sleeps until the NT Writers Festival starts. There’s something for everyone, including our youngest reade...
25/05/2026

We’re counting sleeps until the NT Writers Festival starts. There’s something for everyone, including our youngest readers.

Sunday morning is Storytime at Kim’s Cubby hosted by Fairy Jill and featuring some of our favourite Territory authors, Diane Lucas, Maree Yoelu, and Dan Bolton.

📍 Kim’s Cubby - MAGNT Amphitheatre
⏰ Sunday 31 May from 9 - 11am
🧚 Free event

Diane, Maree and Dan will bring their best voices so come along and share a picture book or three, get creative at the craft station, and enjoy lots of fun activities.

For ages 3 - 10. Bookings only required for children. Supported by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

Kim’s Cubby is held in honour of Darwin children’s author Kim Caraher’s life and legacy. Generously supported by the Caraher and Thompsons families.

Jump into National Simultaneous Storytime sharing this year’s official story, Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller with million...
24/05/2026

Jump into National Simultaneous Storytime sharing this year’s official story, Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller with millions of readers across Australia this Wednesday 27 May at 12pm AEST.

Luna Roo by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, illustrated by Jake Minton is a fun-filled outback adventure about a spirited kangaroo and her friends chasing their football dreams with messages of courage, teamwork and self belief.

It’s the perfect book to help kick off next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup!

Where are you going to read Luna Roo on Wednesday? Here are some fun Territory ideas:

📍Darwin City Library under the Tree of Knowledge in the Civic Centre
⏰ 10am
⚽️ After the story the games continue with soccer activities run by the fantastic Soccajoeys! No bookings required.

📍 Litchfield Community Library
⏰ 10.30am
⚽️ Meet in the children’s corner to read Luna Roo and enjoy an informal catch up with other families. No bookings required.

📍 City of Palmerston Library
⏰ 10am - 12pm
⚽️ MC Danny Christie • Football freestyle workshop and performance by Top End Freestyle • Interactive football activities • Face painting • Jumping castle • BBQ • Community stalls and more!

📍Library & Archives NT Children’s Space - Level 2, Danala, 54 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City
⏰ 11.00am
⚽️ Free family event. Bookings essential.

📍 Alice Springs Public Library
⏰ 11.30am
⚽️ Families and young readers are invited to enjoy the story together. No bookings required.

If you can’t make it to a local event register online for National Simultaneous Storytime and you’ll receive:
⚽️ the exclusive official event link
⚽️ PDF of Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller
⚽️ activity sheets and learning resources
⚽️ accessibility resources

Visit Australian Library and Information Association for more information ⚽️💙📚🎉

Have fun kicking GOOOOOAALLLLLs!!


Alice Springs Public Library
Litchfield Community Library
City of Palmerston Library
City of Darwin Libraries
Library & Archives NT
Little Book Press

We hear that sheep 🐑 are good listeners and the resident Green Sheep at Red Kangaroo Books in Mparntwe/Alice Springs is ...
20/05/2026

We hear that sheep 🐑 are good listeners and the resident Green Sheep at Red Kangaroo Books in Mparntwe/Alice Springs is the best baa none.

The fabulous team at Red Kangaroo Books has organised a ewe-nique initiative for young readers supported by a Penguin Children’s Booksellers Grant.

Young readers (0 - 12 years old) are invited to:
🦘 visit Red Kangaroo Books between Mon 25 - Sun 31 May
📚 choose a book from a specially curated selection
🐑 read it to the Green Sheep
🏠 then take the book home for free to read with family and friends

Read aloud, share with a grown-up, or quietly read beside the sheep, everyone is welcome.

There are 60 books to give away.

In-store only • Walk-ins only • While stocks last • 25/5 - 31/5

Visit for all the details 🐑 💚📚❤️🦘

‘Watch out for the snot!’ is the advice given by Territory-based author Anthony Piccone when talking about his middle gr...
08/05/2026

‘Watch out for the snot!’ is the advice given by Territory-based author Anthony Piccone when talking about his middle grade novel, The Sneezy Sliming Snot Monster.

When garbage bags start falling from the sky and an alien crash lands in 12-year-old environmental crusader Billy’s backyard things escalate quickly. Billy and his classmate Johnno chase the alien through the streets of Tearabagapart, which is already a little on the nose given its claim to fame as host to the regional rubbish tip.

The stakes are high as the boys race to stop aliens dumping their rubbish on Earth, while dodging metal-melting snot, and out manoeuvring a fame-hungry professor. The novel is full of fun wordplay, out of this world characters, cheeky acronyms, and plenty of action.

Inspired by Anthony’s grandson’s resilience and stories shared during a challenging time, The Sneezy Sliming Snot Monster is the first book in the trilogy. Signed copies are available from The Bookshop Darwin 🛸👽🦠

Cool new Symphony of Stories merch. Check out the free digital downloads for members 🎶 💙📚
22/04/2026

Cool new Symphony of Stories merch. Check out the free digital downloads for members 🎶 💙📚

The 2026 Shadow Judging season has started with young Territorians eagerly reading and discussing the shortlisted books ...
22/04/2026

The 2026 Shadow Judging season has started with young Territorians eagerly reading and discussing the shortlisted books in their chosen category of the CBCA Book of the Year Awards.

Creating a group of Shadow Judges is a powerful way to connect young readers with the shortlisted books in a safe space where their opinions are valued.

These conversations provide a platform for participants to vote for the book they believe deserves to be crowned the Shadow Judging Book of the Year.

A big thank you to Thetis Lyda, Year 1 Classroom Teacher at The Essington School in Darwin, who shared her school’s 2025 experience.

There’s still time to organise and register a group.

Registrations close on 19 June.

Visit https://shadowjudging.cbca.org.au/ for more information and to register.

Hey groovers, we’ve got you covered 🎶 If you fancy jazzing up your music (and school) books for Term 2, look no further ...
13/04/2026

Hey groovers, we’ve got you covered 🎶 If you fancy jazzing up your music (and school) books for Term 2, look no further than the stylish Symphony of Stories book cover from the 2026 Children’s Book Week merchandise range featuring Briony Stewart’s snazzy designs.

Head over to https://store.cbca.org.au to get yours.

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