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  • Event - Judge's Talk 2017

    All the details about the event are on the TRYBOOKING RSVP Page.

    Date: Monday, July 3 2017 1 pm - 4 pm Chermside Library

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  • Job Opportunity - Work for CBCA National
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    Job Opportunity - Work for the CBCA National

    The Children’s Book Council of Australia is seeking an assistant to support the administration of the Book of the Year Awards from its Brisbane …

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  • Book Slam
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    Hear about the best new Australian children’s literature when we unveil the Notables List 2017 at the CBCA (Qld branch) Book Slam. What is Book Slam, I hear you say? It’s short sharp book talks …

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  • BILBY Nominations now Open!!

    We are calling for all children and young adults to submit their nominations for their favourite books. The categories, the rules and the voting procedures are all available on the BILBY pages. …

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  • Change of Office Bearers

    It is with much sadness we accept the resignation of our president, Sue Wright, who came in and took on the job without any prior CBCA experience. Her deliberate and calm approach was welcome and …

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  • Launching Children's Book Week - Friday 19th August

    Award winning authors: ​Catherine Jinks in conversation with Christine Bongers

    Catherine and Christine will talk about how Australia is their Story Country - how it shapes and influences their …

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  • BOOK SLAM - DATE CLAIMER 17th May

    Date Claimer: 17th May

    Book Slam!

    What were the best books published in Australia in 2015? This is your chance to not only find out what other experts are saying, but you can speak up yourself! …

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  • Readers Cup .....time is running out

    TIME IS RUNNING OUT....

    In the lead up to registration this year we have been running a crowd funding campaign to raise money to produce a documentary about Readers Cup and we need your support. …

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  • Curtis Coast Literary Carnivale Program announced

    The Curtis Coast Literary Carnivale program is released today, and will once again include the very popular Write On! one day series of workshops for members of the general public.

    Adults and …

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