Upcoming WA Events & News
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CBCA WA presents the 22nd A Night With Our Stars 

Our 22nd year of ANWOS!
Meet some of our talented WA authors and illustrators as they showcase the work they have published in the previous year.
Network with fellow book lovers, purchase books and have them signed.
Westbooks are offering a 20% discount on pre-ordered titles and books to be collected on the night.

6.00 for 6.30PM start.
 Bookings open 1st February

The Children’s Book Council of Australia remembers John Marsden

The Children’s Book Council of Australia remembers John Marsden, beloved author and advocate for young readers. His ability to connect with young readers through his authentic and compelling storytelling has left a lasting impact on Australian literature and education. 
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Read the full statement from the CBCA here

Where the Mild Things Are: Risk-taking and Danger in Contemporary Children’s Literature

Presentation by Meg McKinlay acknowledging the contributions by Margaret Hamilton AM to CBCA and children’s literature.
​This free event took place at the State Library of WA on Saturday November 9.
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Meg McKinlay at the signing table.
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The lucky door prize winners with Meg McKinlay, Kelly Canby, Norman Jorgensen, Karen Blair and Peter Cheong, who have all been recognised through the CBCA WA Book of The Year Awards or the CBCA Shadow Judging project.
View more photos and the video of the event here.

2025 CBCA Theme Announcement
​Supporting the CBCA charter, this branch website is a Western Australian-centric resource for children’s book information.
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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.

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