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25.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of 'Scary Bird' by Michel Streich (published by Scholastic Australia): 'When a new bird arrives in the aviary, he upsets the status quo. This bird is very different from the rest. He looks different. He chirps a different language. The other birds are afraid and angry. However, one curious bird takes the time to get to know Scary Bird and the flock eventually discover that he has interesting qualities to share.' Head to Reading Time for the fu...ll review by Sharon Seymour: http://readingtime.com.au/scary-bird/ #cbcareview #readingtime #scarybird

25.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of 'The Heartsong of Wonder Quinn' by Kate Gordon (published by University of Queensland Press): 'Wonder Quinn lives in a school called Direleafe Hall. Every year she longs to make friends and each year she is disappointed. No-one ever seems to see her and even the teachers ignore her. Then a new student arrives and immediately sits next to Wonder and asks to be her friend. Why is it that Mabel can see Wonder when no-one else can? This is a sc...hool story with a difference, exploring friendship and grief in a delightful, sometimes even whimsical manner. The ending brings the story full circle, and the secret of Wonder’s past is revealed.' Head to Reading Time for the full review by Professor Margot Hillel: http://readingtime.com.au/the-heartsong-of-wonder-quinn/ #cbcareview #readingtime University of Queensland Press

25.01.2022 School holiday art project with the State Library of Victoria and artist and author Tai Snaith Picture books

24.01.2022 BRAVO!!! 'The Little Wave' by Pip Harry, Author, Shortlisted for 2020 CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers. For the full CBCA judges' critique and more fabulous resources for this book, head to our website: https://cbca.org.au/resources/the-little-wave #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #thelittlewave

24.01.2022 Bravo!!! Catch a Falling Star by Meg McKinlay, Shortlisted for 2020 CBCA Book of the Year for Younger Readers. For the full judges critique, Reading Time review, teaching resources and some videos by the author herself, head to our website: https://www.cbca.org.au/resources/catch-a-falling-star #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #catchafallingstar Walker Books Australia

24.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of The Lost Soul Atlas by Zana Fraillon Hachette Childrens Books ANZ Twigs father disappears at night into the citys black markets, and sometimes brings home a taste of fruit from Heaven: Fruit of the Gods. Twig adores his Da, but now that hes eleven he wants to be given some freedom, and some responsibilityand he wants his Da to recognise that he has skills. When he follows his Da into the markets one night, it is the end of him, and of his Da. Read Christian Prices full review on the Reading Time website: http://readingtime.com.au/the-lost-soul-atlas/

24.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of Hodgepodge (How to make a pet monster, #1) written by Lili Wilkinson and illustrated by Dustin Spence: The story is light-hearted and playful, with author Lili Wilkinson conjuring bizarre and amusing scenarios and developing flawed but funny and lovable characters, in Artie, Willow and Hodgepodge. And towards the end of the book, Wilkinson has the reader engrossed in the suspense of Hodgepodges rescue. Head to the Reading Time website fo...r the full review by Barbara Swartz: http://readingtime.com.au/hodgepodge-how-to-make-a-pet-mon/ #cbcareview Allen & Unwin Books #readingtime

24.01.2022 Love the idea of an art competition inspired by the CBCA Book Week 2020 theme 'Curious Creatures, Wild Minds'!

24.01.2022 Attention all Brisbane-based picture book enthusiasts and people with small people in their lives! 'Magic Beach' the play is coming this November to The Brisbane Powerhouse! CDP Theatre Producers will bring Alison Lester's beloved Australian classic to stages across the country. See their website for more information and tour dates: https://www.cdp.com.au/magicbeach.html #magicbeach #alisonlester

24.01.2022 Bravo!!! to Fly written and illustrated by Jess McGeachin (Penguin Random House), Shortlisted for the 2020 CBCA Award for New Illustrator. #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #jessmcgeachin

22.01.2022 Bravo!!! 'The Glimme' written by Emily Rodda and illustrated by Marc McBride (published by Scholastic Australia), Shortlisted for 2020 CBCA Younger Reader Book of the Year. For the full CBCA Judges' critique, Reading Time review and videos by the author and illustrator, head to our 2020 Shortlist resources page: https://cbca.org.au/resources/the-glimme #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #theglimme #emilyrodda #marcmcbride

22.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of 'Who Am I?' by Philip Bunting Scholastic Australia: 'Buntings books are instantly recognisable because of their delicious lolly-shop aesthetic. His illustrations are cartoonish and flippant with bright colours, wide eyes, and tongue in cheek cheekiness but his messages are smart and strong. In his nonfiction, Bunting explores lifes big questions in a way that is humorous and insightful. His writing is easy to understand but never condescending. He seems to strike a perfect balancing between learning and laughing.' Read Liz Patterson's full review on the Reading Time website: http://readingtime.com.au/who-am-i/ #cbcareview #readingtime #WhoAmI

22.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of The Erasure Initiative by Lili Wilkinson (published by Allen & Unwin). A gripping thriller that had me hooked from page one. I found myself trying to figure out who they were and how they got there, just like the characters themselves. Personally, I loved the depth of the characters and how realistic their actions seemed. Shocking plot twists thrilled me, as my whole concept of the characters were turned upside down, as they were for the characters themselves. Heading to the Reading Time website for the full review by Libby Boas: http://readingtime.com.au/the-erasure-initiative/ #cbcareview #readingtime #theerasureinitiative #LoveOzYA

22.01.2022 A huge congrats to the YA and childrens authors shortlisted for the 2020 Queensland Literary Awards! Sarah Epstein Books for Deep Water Lisa Fuller for Ghost Bird Eliza Henry-Jones for How to Grow a Family Tree... Nina Kenwood for It Sounded Better in My Head Vikki Wakefield for This is How We Change the Ending Tristan Bancks Author for Detention Tamsin Janu for Winston and the Wondrous Wooba Gymnastics Club Jess McGeachin for Fly Caroline Magerl for Nop Penny Tangey for As Fast As I Can Winners announced Friday September 4. #QldLitAwards

21.01.2022 Much-loved childrens picture book creator Alison Lester answers some curly questions from children as part of an ongoing series by Guardian Australia...

21.01.2022 Get ready for some Wild and Curious fun at Taringa Zoo!

20.01.2022 We're very excited to announce our partnership with Street Library Australia! Street libraries are colourful cubby houses for books planted in your front yard. They invite neighbours and passersby to discover a new book, share a love of reading and feel connected with their local community. In the words of our Street Library friends: 'At a time when so much of our lives have become digitised, these tiny vestibules of literary happiness are able to surprise and delight the liv...es of those who stumble across them and the books that line their shelves.' Thanks to Street Library, each CBCA Branch will be giving one lucky Member their very own street library to install and decorate in time for CBCA Book Week in Term 4. We can't wait to see these little book cubbies in situ! For more information and to buy your very own Street Library, head to their website at: https://streetlibrary.org.au/ #streetlibrary

19.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman (Walker Books): 'when I read that blurb, I thought I was in for some kind of nautical adventure story. I was familiar with Shustermans work from his excellent Arc of a Scythe series and I was expecting a similarly styled narrative with this book. I couldnt have gotten it more wrong. Challenger Deep is a profound and moving exploration of mental illness; an extraordinary book that transcends genre and strikes the reader to the very core with its raw honesty.' Read the full review by Christian Price on the Reading Time website: http://readingtime.com.au/challenger-deep/ #cbcareview #readingtime #challengerdeep

18.01.2022 Bravo!!! Anna Walker and Jane Godwin chat about their book 'Tilly', Shortlisted for 2020 CBCA Picture Book of the Year. Jane shares the true story behind the story and Anna shows us how she created her beautiful illustrations... #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #tilly Anna Walker Books #janegodwin Scholastic Australia

18.01.2022 A lovely nature-based activity for iso walks with Wild and Curious children... #curiouscreatureswildminds

18.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of Family by Aunty Fay Muir, Sue Lawson and Jasmine Seymour: A large format hardback that beautifully depicts what family means to Indigenous children. There are numerous examples, from listening to yarns and songs with elders and connecting with ancestors, to caring for Country and sharing the beauty of an endless sky...the book could prompt valuable discussions about the different ways we all value family. Magabala Books Read Elizabeth Douglas full review: http://readingtime.com.au/family/

18.01.2022 Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing (HGCP) has announced the creation of Bright Light, a new illustrated imprint that will publish 20 titles a year exploring privilege, race, equality, the environment, bodies and gender ‘in ways that are engaging, fun, accessible and helpful for modern families and young readers’. Look out for the launch in January 2021! https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au//hardie-grant-child/

18.01.2022 'Catching Teller Crow is as intriguing and multi-faceted as its title. Part ghost story, part psychological thriller, this gripping tale is told through the perspectives of two teenage Aboriginal protagonists Beth Teller and Isobel Catching. Alternating between prose and verse, this title is unlike any other you will have read. For first time author duo, brother and sister Ambelin and Ezekiel Kwaymullina, Catching Teller Crow interweaves Aboriginal storytelling, Australia’s... colonial history and modern murder mystery.' Head to Reading Time for the full review by Kay Oddone: http://readingtime.com.au/catching-teller-crow/ 'Catching Teller Crow' written by Ambelin and Ezekiel Kwaymullina and published by Allen & Unwin Books was listed as a Notable Book in the 2019 CBCA Book of the Year: Older Readers category. #NAIDOC2020 #catchingtellercrow #cbcareview

18.01.2022 Much-loved children's picture book creator Alison Lester answers some curly questions from children as part of an ongoing series by Guardian Australia...

18.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of The Lost Soul Atlas by Zana Fraillon Hachette Children's Books ANZ 'Twigs father disappears at night into the citys black markets, and sometimes brings home a taste of fruit from Heaven: Fruit of the Gods. Twig adores his Da, but now that hes eleven he wants to be given some freedom, and some responsibilityand he wants his Da to recognise that he has skills. When he follows his Da into the markets one night, it is the end of him, and of his Da.' Read Christian Price's full review on the Reading Time website: http://readingtime.com.au/the-lost-soul-atlas/

17.01.2022 Bravo!!! to 'Fly' written and illustrated by Jess McGeachin (Penguin Random House), Shortlisted for the 2020 CBCA Award for New Illustrator. #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #jessmcgeachin

17.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of 'Bin Chicken' by Kate and Jol Temple and Ronojoy Ghosh: 'Written for anyone whos ever had their lunch stolen by a bin chicken, this is a transformative picture book encouraging young readers (3 years +) to explore the unique wonders of nature and to take a compassionate look at the nurturing, survivalist nature of these incredible creatures.' Head over to the Reading Time website to read Lisa Mercer's full review: http://readingtime.com.au/bin-chicken/

17.01.2022 The Prime Minister's Literary Awards were announced recently and we'd like to congratulate the authors shortlisted in the Children's Literature and Young Adult Literature categories! The Awards winners will be announced in a livestream from 8am on Thursday 10 December. Keep an eye out on the PM's Literary Awards Facebook page and website for the livestream link. For the full PM's Literary Awards shortlist click here - https://www.arts.gov.au//2020-prime-ministers-literary-aw...a #PMLitAwards

17.01.2022 Another free and fabulous activity for CBCA Book Week 2020! Weve taken some of Gwyn Perkins wild and curious creatures and turned them into make-your-own bookmarks! Just colour, fold, and cut these out, then watch the picture change as you stretch the paper like a little concertina and fold it back together. Tip - print on slightly heavier stock for a more sturdy bookmark. For this and more CBCA Book Week resources, head to our website: https://cbca.org.au/cbca-book-week-re...sources #CBCA2020 #gwynperkins #cbcabookweek2020

17.01.2022 Bravo!!! Were Stuck! by Sue deGennaro, Shortlisted for 2020 CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood. For the full judges critique, Reading Time review and some delightful videos by Sue deGennaro, head to our website: https://cbca.org.au/resources/we-re-stuck #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #werestuck #suedegennaro Scholastic Australia

16.01.2022 An archive of children's picture book author and illustrator Pamela Allen's work is on display now at the State Library of NSW!

16.01.2022 Bravo!!! 'The Dog Runner' written by Bren MacDibble, Shortlisted for 2020 CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers. For the full CBCA judges' critique, Reading Time review, teaching notes and more, head to our website: https://www.cbca.org.au/resources/the-dog-runner #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 Allen & Unwin Books #brenmacdibble #thedogrunner

16.01.2022 Bravo!!! The Glimme written by Emily Rodda and illustrated by Marc McBride (published by Scholastic Australia), Shortlisted for 2020 CBCA Younger Reader Book of the Year. For the full CBCA Judges critique, Reading Time review and videos by the author and illustrator, head to our 2020 Shortlist resources page: https://cbca.org.au/resources/the-glimme #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #theglimme #emilyrodda #marcmcbride

15.01.2022 Were very excited to announce our partnership with Street Library Australia! Street libraries are colourful cubby houses for books planted in your front yard. They invite neighbours and passersby to discover a new book, share a love of reading and feel connected with their local community. In the words of our Street Library friends: At a time when so much of our lives have become digitised, these tiny vestibules of literary happiness are able to surprise and delight the liv...es of those who stumble across them and the books that line their shelves. Thanks to Street Library, each CBCA Branch will be giving one lucky Member their very own street library to install and decorate in time for CBCA Book Week in Term 4. We cant wait to see these little book cubbies in situ! For more information and to buy your very own Street Library, head to their website at: https://streetlibrary.org.au/ #streetlibrary

15.01.2022 In all the excitement of the lead up to the Book of the Year Awards and CBCA Book Week we missed this gem! Award-winning and beloved Australian children's author Emily Rodda answers questions from her biggest fans...

14.01.2022 Another free and fabulous activity for CBCA Book Week 2020! We've taken some of Gwyn Perkin's wild and curious creatures and turned them into make-your-own bookmarks! Just colour, fold, and cut these out, then watch the picture change as you stretch the paper like a little concertina and fold it back together. Tip - print on slightly heavier stock for a more sturdy bookmark. For this and more CBCA Book Week resources, head to our website: https://cbca.org.au/cbca-book-week-re...sources #CBCA2020 #gwynperkins #cbcabookweek2020

14.01.2022 BRAVO!!! 'Goodbye House, Hello House', written by Margaret Wild and illustrated by Ann James, Shortlisted for 2020 CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year. #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #goodbyehousehellohouse #margaretwild #annjames

14.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of 'Hodgepodge (How to make a pet monster, #1)' written by Lili Wilkinson and illustrated by Dustin Spence: 'The story is light-hearted and playful, with author Lili Wilkinson conjuring bizarre and amusing scenarios and developing flawed but funny and lovable characters, in Artie, Willow and Hodgepodge. And towards the end of the book, Wilkinson has the reader engrossed in the suspense of Hodgepodges rescue.' Head to the Reading Time website fo...r the full review by Barbara Swartz: http://readingtime.com.au/hodgepodge-how-to-make-a-pet-mon/ #cbcareview Allen & Unwin Books #readingtime

14.01.2022 Bravo!!! The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals by Sami Bayly Art, Shortlisted for the 2020 CBCA Eve Pownall Award. For the full judges critique, teaching resources, videos by Sami Bayly and more, head to our website: https://cbca.org.au//the-illustrated-encyclopaedia-of-ugly #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 Hachette Australia Books

12.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of 'Family' by Aunty Fay Muir, Sue Lawson and Jasmine Seymour: 'A large format hardback that beautifully depicts what family means to Indigenous children. There are numerous examples, from listening to yarns and songs with elders and connecting with ancestors, to caring for Country and sharing the beauty of an endless sky...the book could prompt valuable discussions about the different ways we all value family.' Magabala Books Read Elizabeth Douglas' full review: http://readingtime.com.au/family/

12.01.2022 Congratulations to all these talented writers, but especially to Meg McKinlay and Holden Sheppard !!!

12.01.2022 Bravo!!! Anna Walker and Jane Godwin chat about their book Tilly, Shortlisted for 2020 CBCA Picture Book of the Year. Jane shares the true story behind the story and Anna shows us how she created her beautiful illustrations... #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #tilly Anna Walker Books #janegodwin Scholastic Australia

12.01.2022 BRAVO!!! One Runaway Rabbit written by David Metzenthen and illustrated by Mairead Murphy, Shortlisted for 2020 CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood. #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #onerunawayrabbit Allen & Unwin Books #davidmetzenthen #maireadmurphy

11.01.2022 'Go Home, Cheeky Animals' written by Johanna Bell, illustrated by Dion Beasley and published by Allen & Unwin Books won 2017 CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood. "‘At Canteen Creek, where we live’, there are many cheeky dogs. No one does anything about the dogs because they are supposed to keep the wild goats, donkeys, horses, buffaloes and camels away. Of course they don’t. And this provides Dion Beasley and Johanna Bell with opportunities to make madly inspired funny col...our pencil drawings of these pestiferous creatures invading Canteen Creek in droves between wet seasons." Head to Reading Time for the full review by Kevin Brophy: http://readingtime.com.au/go-home-cheeky-animals/ #NAIDOC2020 #gohomecheekyanimals

10.01.2022 Congratulations to Libby Hathorn, 2020 recipient of the Children's Book Council of Australia - NSW Branch Lady Cutler Award. This biennial award, administered by the CBCA NSW Branch, is for Distinguished Service to Children’s Literature. Libby Hathorn is an award-winning author, poet and librettist. She is the author of more than eighty books for children and young people. Many of her books have been translated into several languages and adapted for stage and screen. Througho...ut her work run themes of positive self-esteem in children, importance of the strength and fragility of family, fun and glory in nature, all threaded through with the power of kindness and empathy in our lives. Join the CBCA NSW Branch along with emerging and established children's authors and illustrators to celebrate 2020 Lady Cutler winner Libby Hathorn at a face to face event at Rydges World Square, Sydney on Saturday November 21 at 2pm. Event details and bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=674772

10.01.2022 A reminder of our new CBCA Book Week 2020 dates in Term 4 - 17-23 October. Different dates, but same amount of fun! #CBCA2020 #curiouscreatureswildminds

10.01.2022 Take a look at this wonderful new online (and free) Resource recently launched by the National Centre for Australian Childrens Literature (NCACL). This database was created with the aim of celebrating and promoting childrens books by and/or about Australias Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, including books in Indigenous languages. It provides insights into over 300 books written by and/or about Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples and published between 1974 and 2020 for young people from birth through twelve years of age. https://www.ncacl.org.au//welcome-to-the-aboriginal-and-o/

09.01.2022 CBCA NSW's latest edition of Kids' Corner is available on their website, featuring gorgeous cover artwork by artist and illustrator Bethany Macdonald. Macdonald's book 'Paperboy' was Shortlisted for the 2020 CBCA Award for New Illustrator.

08.01.2022 An archive of childrens picture book author and illustrator Pamela Allens work is on display now at the State Library of NSW!

08.01.2022 Bravo!!! Emily Rodda reads from her 2020 CBCA Shortlisted book The Glimme, illustrated by Marc McBride and published by Scholastic Australia #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #theglimme #emilyrodda #marcmcbride #youngerreaders

08.01.2022 'Young Dark Emu presents a radically different view of how Australia was before the British arrived. Instead of a society of nomadic hunter gatherers Pascoe argues that ‘indigenous Australians lived in permanent structures, in large communities, built dams and wells, planted, irrigated and harvested seed and preserved and stored the surplus’ (p. 9). According to Pascoe, Australia was a managed landscape created by knowledgeable people working together.' Head to the Reading Ti...me website for the full review by Mia Macrossan: http://readingtime.com.au/young-dark-emu/ 'Young Dark Emu: A Truer History' written by Bruce Pascoe and published by Magabala Books won the 2020 CBCA Eve Pownall Award. #NAIDOC2020 #youngdarkemu #cbcareview

08.01.2022 Bravo!!! The Dog Runner written by Bren MacDibble, Shortlisted for 2020 CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers. For the full CBCA judges critique, Reading Time review, teaching notes and more, head to our website: https://www.cbca.org.au/resources/the-dog-runner #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 Allen & Unwin Books #brenmacdibble #thedogrunner

08.01.2022 Children's Laureate and international best-selling author Cressida Cowell talks about using books as a tool to help young people to process their emotions and build resilience.

08.01.2022 Tonight at 6pm, join Sarah Mayor Cox and Cecile Shanahan as they talk picture books from the 2020 CBCA Shortlist for Bendigo Writers Festivals Backstory. Backstory premieres every Wednesday at 6pm on the Bendigo Writers Festival website, Facebook page and Youtube channel. #cbcashortlist2020 #onlinediscussions #bendigowritersfestival

08.01.2022 BRAVO!!! The Little Wave by Pip Harry, Author, Shortlisted for 2020 CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers. For the full CBCA judges critique and more fabulous resources for this book, head to our website: https://cbca.org.au/resources/the-little-wave #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #thelittlewave

07.01.2022 Bravo!!! 'Catch a Falling Star' by Meg McKinlay, Shortlisted for 2020 CBCA Book of the Year for Younger Readers. For the full judges' critique, Reading Time review, teaching resources and some videos by the author herself, head to our website: https://www.cbca.org.au/resources/catch-a-falling-star #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #catchafallingstar Walker Books Australia

07.01.2022 Bravo!!! Emily Rodda reads from her 2020 CBCA Shortlisted book 'The Glimme', illustrated by Marc McBride and published by Scholastic Australia #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #theglimme #emilyrodda #marcmcbride #youngerreaders

07.01.2022 'Siena Stubbs was only twelve when she began taking photos of the birdlife and landscapes around her home in Yirrkala, North-East Arnhem Land, using a camera gifted her by her aunty. Siena wrote about each of the bird species, and compiled her words and photos into a self-published book, which led to this title published by Magabala Books. This information book makes great reading for young bird lovers and those interested in life in the Top End. Siena is an inspiring role mo...del for young writers and photographers, and more generally, children seeking to follow their passion.' Head to the Reading Time website for the full review by Julie Murphy: http://readingtime.com.au/our-birds-nilimurrungu-wayin-mal/ 'Our Birds: ilimurrugu Wäyin Malanynha' with photos and text by Siena Stubbs, was Shortlisted for the 2019 CBCA Eve Pownall Award. #NAIDOC2020 #cbcareview Magabala Books

07.01.2022 Childrens Laureate and international best-selling author Cressida Cowell talks about using books as a tool to help young people to process their emotions and build resilience.

07.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of 'School Rules Are Optional' by Alison Hart (Allen & Unwin Books). 'Everything about this book is just right for the target audience, kids aged 9 -13. It has heaps of humour, lots of relatable situations and it’s written is like a series of comedy skits, which mean it’s easy to pick it up, read a section and find a natural place to stop. It’s even works as a series of humourous short stories, but the magic is that they flow together nicely aro...und a bigger plot. The story has a satisfying ending, but one that will make younger readers want more as the language and humour is perfectly appropriate, with some challenging witticisms within a story that are easy to read.' Head to the Reading Time website for the full review by Renee Mihulka: http://readingtime.com.au/school-rules-are-optional/ Meet Alison Hart in an interview with Renee Mihulka: http://readingtime.com.au/meet-alison-hart/ #cbcareview #readingtime #schoolrulesareoptional

06.01.2022 'Welcome to My Country' by Laklak Burarrwanga and family with academics Sarah Wright, Sandie Suchet-Pearson and Kate Lloyd received an Honours in the 2014 CBCA Book of the Year: Eve Pownall category. The CBCA judges said: 'The history and culture of the Yolngu people of north-east Arnhem Land are captured in this detailed book. Laklak Burarrwanga, along with eight other family members tell of their spiritual beliefs and understanding of the environment. Yolngu languages are u...sed throughout, with the English translations incorporated in the text. This approach emphasises the importance of the Yolngu language and of their culture...This book presents complex and insightful information from a unique perspective.' For the full judges' comments, head to the Reading Time website: http://readingtime.com.au/judges-comments-winner-honour-bo/ #NAIDOC2020 Allen & Unwin Books

06.01.2022 Congratulations to the winners of @wilderness.society 2020 Environment Award for Childrens Literature! - Tim Flannery and Sam Caldwell for Explore Your World: Weird, Wild, Amazing! Hardie Grant Egmont - Gavin Aung Than for Super Side Kicks 2: Oceans Revenge Penguin Kids Australia - Christina Booth for One Careless Night @walkerbooksaus... #EACL Christina Booth Books

06.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of 'The Erasure Initiative' by Lili Wilkinson (published by Allen & Unwin). 'A gripping thriller that had me hooked from page one. I found myself trying to figure out who they were and how they got there, just like the characters themselves. Personally, I loved the depth of the characters and how realistic their actions seemed. Shocking plot twists thrilled me, as my whole concept of the characters were turned upside down, as they were for the characters themselves.' Heading to the Reading Time website for the full review by Libby Boas: http://readingtime.com.au/the-erasure-initiative/ #cbcareview #readingtime #theerasureinitiative #LoveOzYA

06.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman (Walker Books): when I read that blurb, I thought I was in for some kind of nautical adventure story. I was familiar with Shustermans work from his excellent Arc of a Scythe series and I was expecting a similarly styled narrative with this book. I couldnt have gotten it more wrong. Challenger Deep is a profound and moving exploration of mental illness; an extraordinary book that transcends genre and strikes the reader to the very core with its raw honesty. Read the full review by Christian Price on the Reading Time website: http://readingtime.com.au/challenger-deep/ #cbcareview #readingtime #challengerdeep

06.01.2022 Pip Harry won 2020 CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers for her verse novel 'The Little Wave', published by University of Queensland Press. In her award acceptance video she gave us a tour of her favourite places in Singapore, where she currently lives and works, and talked about why reading is important... You can still watch our 2020 CBCA Book of the Year Awards video on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exhgUxGp-Y8 #CBCA2020 Pip Harry, Author University of Queensland Press #thelittlewave

06.01.2022 Eddie Woo is a Sydney-based secondary school educator and author of 'Woo's Wonderful World of Maths' and 'Eddie Woo's Magical Maths'. You might have heard of his YouTube channel, MisterWooTube, where he posts videos of his classroom mathematics lessons. Woo presented the 2020 CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers category in this year's online announcement. This is what he had to say about books. You can still catch our CBCA 2020 Book of the Year Awards video on our YouTube ...channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exhgUxGp-Y8&t=653s #CBCA2020 #eddiewoo Wootube

05.01.2022 Bravo!!! 'The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals' by Sami Bayly Art, Shortlisted for the 2020 CBCA Eve Pownall Award. For the full judges' critique, teaching resources, videos by Sami Bayly and more, head to our website: https://cbca.org.au//the-illustrated-encyclopaedia-of-ugly #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 Hachette Australia Books

05.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of Who Am I? by Philip Bunting Scholastic Australia: Buntings books are instantly recognisable because of their delicious lolly-shop aesthetic. His illustrations are cartoonish and flippant with bright colours, wide eyes, and tongue in cheek cheekiness but his messages are smart and strong. In his nonfiction, Bunting explores lifes big questions in a way that is humorous and insightful. His writing is easy to understand but never condescending. He seems to strike a perfect balancing between learning and laughing. Read Liz Pattersons full review on the Reading Time website: http://readingtime.com.au/who-am-i/ #cbcareview #readingtime #WhoAmI

04.01.2022 Attention all Brisbane-based picture book enthusiasts and people with small people in their lives! Magic Beach the play is coming this November to The Brisbane Powerhouse! CDP Theatre Producers will bring Alison Lesters beloved Australian classic to stages across the country. See their website for more information and tour dates: https://www.cdp.com.au/magicbeach.html #magicbeach #alisonlester

03.01.2022 BRAVO!!! 'One Runaway Rabbit' written by David Metzenthen and illustrated by Mairead Murphy, Shortlisted for 2020 CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood. #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #onerunawayrabbit Allen & Unwin Books #davidmetzenthen #maireadmurphy

03.01.2022 A huge congrats to the YA and children's authors shortlisted for the 2020 Queensland Literary Awards! Sarah Epstein Books for 'Deep Water' Lisa Fuller for 'Ghost Bird' Eliza Henry-Jones for 'How to Grow a Family Tree'... Nina Kenwood for 'It Sounded Better in My Head' Vikki Wakefield for 'This is How We Change the Ending' Tristan Bancks Author for 'Detention' Tamsin Janu for 'Winston and the Wondrous Wooba Gymnastics Club' Jess McGeachin for 'Fly' Caroline Magerl for 'Nop' Penny Tangey for 'As Fast As I Can' Winners announced Friday September 4. #QldLitAwards

03.01.2022 BRAVO!!! Goodbye House, Hello House, written by Margaret Wild and illustrated by Ann James, Shortlisted for 2020 CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year. #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #goodbyehousehellohouse #margaretwild #annjames

03.01.2022 The State Library Victoria and Victoria Together have partnered to bring families at home a very special weekly live-streamed series titled Storytime! Tune in every Wednesday at 9.30am via the following link: https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/storytime Coming up: 2 September - Author and illustrator Nikki Greenberg reads from her new book Bitsy. 9 September - Yorta Yorta rapper, comedian, singer and actor Briggs will read his book Our Home, Our Heartbeat, a celebration of past, present and emerging Indigenous legends.

03.01.2022 Were curious? Where have you displayed your wild bunting? Perfect for a library display, art/writing studio or in a bookstore shopfront, you can purchase CBCA Book Week bunting from our online store: https://store.cbca.org.au/ Note: Its designed for indoor use but how lovely to see it out in the sunshine! #CBCA2020 #curiouscreatureswildminds #bunting #gwynperkins

03.01.2022 Congratulations to the winners of @wilderness.society 2020 Environment Award for Children's Literature! - Tim Flannery and Sam Caldwell for 'Explore Your World: Weird, Wild, Amazing!' Hardie Grant Egmont - Gavin Aung Than for 'Super Side Kicks 2: Ocean's Revenge' Penguin Kids Australia - Christina Booth for 'One Careless Night' @walkerbooksaus... #EACL Christina Booth Books

02.01.2022 We're curious? Where have you displayed your wild bunting? Perfect for a library display, art/writing studio or in a bookstore shopfront, you can purchase CBCA Book Week bunting from our online store: https://store.cbca.org.au/ Note: It's designed for indoor use but how lovely to see it out in the sunshine! #CBCA2020 #curiouscreatureswildminds #bunting #gwynperkins

02.01.2022 Bravo!!! 'We're Stuck!' by Sue deGennaro, Shortlisted for 2020 CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood. For the full judges' critique, Reading Time review and some delightful videos by Sue deGennaro, head to our website: https://cbca.org.au/resources/we-re-stuck #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #werestuck #suedegennaro Scholastic Australia

01.01.2022 Loving these lighthouses inspired by 2020 CBCA Shortlisted book Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #cbcabookweek2020

01.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of Found by Bruce Pascoe and Charmaine Ledden-Lewis Magabala Books : Magabala Books continue to perform a needed and laudable service to Indigenous writers and illustrators with this latest addition to their impressive catalogue. Found is a story of family and belonging. Each double page spread is a gorgeous ink and pen washed colour illustration featuring the countryside and animals of the far north of Australia. Read Kevin Brophys full review on the Reading Time website: http://readingtime.com.au/found-2/

01.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of 'Found' by Bruce Pascoe and Charmaine Ledden-Lewis Magabala Books : 'Magabala Books continue to perform a needed and laudable service to Indigenous writers and illustrators with this latest addition to their impressive catalogue. Found is a story of family and belonging. Each double page spread is a gorgeous ink and pen washed colour illustration featuring the countryside and animals of the far north of Australia.' Read Kevin Brophy's full review on the Reading Time website: http://readingtime.com.au/found-2/

01.01.2022 Loving these lighthouses inspired by 2020 CBCA Shortlisted book 'Hello Lighthouse' by Sophie Blackall #cbcashortlist2020 #CBCA2020 #cbcabookweek2020

01.01.2022 Love the idea of an art competition inspired by the CBCA Book Week 2020 theme Curious Creatures, Wild Minds!

01.01.2022 Bite-sized Reading Time review of Bin Chicken by Kate and Jol Temple and Ronojoy Ghosh: Written for anyone whos ever had their lunch stolen by a bin chicken, this is a transformative picture book encouraging young readers (3 years +) to explore the unique wonders of nature and to take a compassionate look at the nurturing, survivalist nature of these incredible creatures. Head over to the Reading Time website to read Lisa Mercers full review: http://readingtime.com.au/bin-chicken/

01.01.2022 A beautiful post from artist and illustrator Marc Martin. Hang in there Victoria!