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Children's Book Council of Australia - NSW Branch

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The Children's Book Council of Australia NSW Branch Inc. (CBCA NSW ) is a volunteer run, not for profit, organisation with DGR status. It is a member of the CBCA

03/11/2026

The new CBCA Book Week 2027 merchandise is now available, thanks to SPENCIL | CREATIVE KIDS SCHOOL AND LUNCH GEAR with illustrations by Danny Snell
Check out the CBCA website for ordering 👍

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03/11/2026

CBCA NSW Branch would like to say a huge thank you to Pauline Fitzgerald at State Library of NSW who has just completed her term as Head of Learning. Pauline and the staff at State Library of NSW have been such tremendous supporters of CBCA NSW Branch and the library has offered and continues to offer such brilliant innovative programs to promote reading for pleasure for young and old. We wish you well in your future endeavours, Pauline- and thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
CBCA Newcastle Sub-Branch CBCA cbca_easternsuburbs CBCA NSW Branch - Illawarra CBCACentralCoastRegion Debra Tidball Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon

26/10/2026

There are only a few tickets left for this CBCA NSW Branch double celebration!
This event features the presentation of the biennial Lady Cutler Award for distinguished service to children’s literature. Lady Cutler was appointed in 1966 as the first Patron of CBCA NSW and continued as Patron until her death in 1990. And the 2026 Lady Cutler recipient is author and reading ambassador Deborah Abela.
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This year we will be reintroducing THE MAURICE SAXBY LECTURE. Maurice Saxby was the first national president of the Children’s Book Council of Australia in 1958 and served as a judge for the CBCA Book of the Year awards. He was affectionately referred to as “the Godfather of Australian Children’s Literature.” In 2026 the lecture will be held in conjunction with The Lady Cutler award. We are excited to announce that Tristan Bancks, well known and highly regarded children’s author and staunch supporter of the CBCA, will be our guest speaker.
There will be food and refreshments, a Q and A and book signings.
Come join a growing CBCA NSW Branch community!
Bookings at our website at the Events tab.
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
CBCA Newcastle Sub-Branch CBCA CBCA cbca_easternsuburbs CBCA NSW Branch - Illawarra CBCACentralCoastRegion Deborah Abela Author Tristan Bancks Debra Tidball

21/10/2026

Let the Christmas celebrations begin!
And our CBCA Newcastle Sub-Branch members would love to meet new faces- head to the booking site / email contact and all are welcome.
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19/10/2026

Thanks Susanne Gervay - CBCA NSW Branch absolutely appreciates the support of author and illustrator members who often donate their time to promote reading for pleasure with kids. Thanks Susanne!

‘Why do I love Children’s Book Council of Australia - NSW Branch? They take reading to kids everywhere. Love the Literary lunch with amazing authors, teacher-librarians and kids.’ Susanne Gervay
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15/10/2026

Congratulations to CBCA NSW Branch - Illawarra branch of CBCA NSW Branch who today hosted another Luncheon with the Stars, a tradition of celebrations across our NSW regions. 19 schools participated, 20 authors and illustrators volunteered their time as mentors - and a brilliant time was had by all! Thanks to the committee members and all the other volunteers who make events like today’s event possible! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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14/10/2026

‘Reading as a Contact Sport’: the theme of Tristan Banck’s’ upcoming Maurice Saxby lecture at CBCA NSW Branch Sydney on 14 November. Deborah Abela Author will also be presented with the Lady Cutler award on the same evening. If you’re in town, we would love you to join us for a discussion on the state of literacy and ways to incorporate social, interactive and adventurous elements into our reading culture.

Booking link in bio and: https://members.cbcansw.org.au/public/event/69af8b78812d8cb4ac354f81/lady-cutler-award-maurice-saxby-lecture

Pics by Amber Melody

09/10/2026

Enter the 2027 CBCA Book of the Year Awards

Submissions are still open for the 2027 Book of the Year Awards. Entries close November 1 2026.

From 2027, the CBCA will introduce a new Middle Readers Book of the Year category, recognising outstanding Australian books for readers aged 10 to 13. This new category sits alongside the existing Older Readers and Younger Readers awards and reflects the strength and distinctiveness of contemporary middle-grade publishing.

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06/10/2026

2027 approaches- some dates for the new diary!
CBCA Newcastle Sub-Branch CBCA NSW Branch CBCA National cbca_easternsuburbs CBCA NSW Branch - Illawarra CBCACentralCoastRegion Debra Tidball

06/10/2026

Bookings are already being made for a CBCA NSW Branch double celebration! Book early because numbers are strictly limited.
This event features the presentation of the biennial Lady Cutler Award for distinguished service to children’s literature. Lady Cutler was appointed in 1966 as the first Patron of CBCA NSW and continued as Patron until her death in 1990. And the 2026 Lady Cutler recipient is author and reading ambassador Deborah Abela.
AND
This year we will be reintroducing THE MAURICE SAXBY LECTURE. Maurice Saxby was the first national president of the Children’s Book Council of Australia in 1958 and served as a judge for the CBCA Book of the Year awards. He was affectionately referred to as “the Godfather of Australian Children’s Literature.” In 2026 the lecture will be held in conjunction with The Lady Cutler award. We are excited to announce that Tristan Bancks, well known and highly regarded children’s author and staunch supporter of the CBCA, will be our guest speaker.
There will be food and refreshments, a Q and A and book signings.
Come join a growing CBCA NSW Branch community!
Bookings at our website at the Events tab.
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
CBCA Newcastle Sub-Branch CBCA National CBCA National cbca_easternsuburbs CBCA NSW Branch - Illawarra CBCACentralCoastRegion Deborah Abela Author Tristan Bancks Debra Tidball

Address

PO Box 765
Sydney, NSW
2039

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 2:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 2:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 2:30pm
Thursday	9am - 2:30pm
Friday	9am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+61455605577

Website

http://cbcansw.org.au/

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