WELCOME TO THE CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA 
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BRANCH
​Supporting the CBCA charter, this branch website is a Western Australian-centric resource for children’s book information.
You can find all the latest news about the CBCA WA Branch, event information, interesting articles, book launches and important milestones in the world of children’s literature here.

Latest News and Events

2021 Nan Chauncy Award Winner Announced

Congratulations to the WA Branch's own Jan Nicholls, announced on 24 June as the 2021 winner of the Nan Chauncy Award for an outstanding contribution to the field of Australian children's literature.

Reading for the Heart & Mind

With a growing need for positive mental health messages for children and teenagers, the Children’s Book Council of Australia WA Branch has created a series of five videos to highlight how books and reading can play an important role in helping young people feel better about themselves and their place in the world.

Order your 2021 CBCA Merchandise Now!

2021 CBCA Book Week Opening and Dinner

Book Week Dinner Booking

The 2021 CBCA Shortlist has been announced!

Watch the announcement video (courtesy of the CBCA South Australian Branch) above, visit the CBCA national website for the details of all of the shortlisted books, or download a PDF list.

Congratulations to all of the shortlisted authors and illustrators!

Make Your Own Story Book

The closing date for 2021 entries is Friday 11 June 2021.
Visit the Make Your Own Story Book page for more information, including links to WA Author Sean E. Avery's YouTube lessons on making your own story book.