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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

An enthusiastic group of readers meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss a set book by an Australian author. Books chosen for discussion are generally YA titles although the occasional book for Younger Readers is included.  In the past a book by an overseas author has also made the list for discussion.

There are several special events throughout the year. Guest authors are invited to talk about recent publications and, following the announcement of the Book of the Year Awards Shortlist, the group meets to review all the shortlisted titles.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Book Discussion Group meetings to improve their knowledge of Australian young adult and children’s literature.
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Contact Gail Spiers: gailspiers@iinet.net.au

2021 Meeting Dates and Books to be Discussed

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24 March 2021
 
This One is Ours by Kate O’Donnell
 
‘A heart-swelling book of passion, protest and Paris.’ – Lili Wilkinson
 
O’Donnell’s first book Untidy Towns was Shortlisted in the 2018 The Readings Young Adult Book Prize.

forthcoming titles

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28 April 2021
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Discussion featuring the 2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Shortlist.
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​26 May 2021

 
The Boy from the Mish
by Gary Lonesborough
 
‘Authentic, funny and rich in themes to discuss, this book should be on the radar of both general YA readers and every English teacher and school librarian.’ - Nina Kenwood - Marketing Manager for Readings

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​27 January 2021

 
Metal Fish, Falling Snow by Cath Moore.
 
Shortlisted, Writing for Young Adults, Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, 2021
 
‘[Cath Moore] brings a wealth of deep thinking on race to this beautiful and tender novel, exploring themes of familial legacies, finding a place to belong, grief, and what it means to be an Australian of mixed heritage.’    – Kill Your Darlings
24 February 2021
 
Loner by Georgina Young
 
Winner, Text Prize, 2019
 
‘I loved this razor-sharp, whip-smart, exquisitely funny debut.’  – Nina Kenwood

AWARDS FOUNDATION BENEFACTORS

Scholastic Australia · Allen & Unwin · Laurie Copping OAM (In memoriam) · Maurice Saxby AM · Thyne Reid Trust No.1

Major Donors

​Australia Post · Jill Bruce · Sandy Campbell · CBCA NSW Branch · CBCA WA Branch · Era Publications · Five Mile Press · Libby Gleeson AM · Bob Graham · Hachette Children’s Books · Hardie Grant Egmont · HarperCollinsPublishers · Ipswich District Teacher-Librarians' Network · The James N Kirby Foundation · Kinross-Wolaroi School · Koala Books · Library Board of Queensland · Robin Morrow · Angela Namoi · Northern Territory Government · Parents & Boys at Sydney Grammar Edgecliff Prep School · Penguin Books Australia · Random House Australia · Emily Rodda (Jennifer Rowe AC) · Gillian Rubinstein · SA Dept of the Arts & Cultural Development · Gail Spiers · Myrtle Spiers · Cathie Tasker · University of Queensland Press · Julie Vivas · Walker Books Australia · Margaret Wild · Sue Williams

Major Donors in Memoriam

Jean Chapman · Max Fatchen · Beryl Moncrieff Matthews · Jill Midolo ·  Narelle Oliver · Jan Ormerod · Eve Pownall · Marion E Robertson · Gregory Rogers · Cassandra Weddell · Maisie Williams, Garah NSW ​

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  • Home
  • About
    • CBCA WA Committee
    • Membership
    • Governance
    • WA Judges
  • Annual Events
    • A Night With Our Stars
    • Book Discussion Group
    • Judges Talks
    • Book Week Opening and Dinner
  • CBCA Book Week
    • CBCA Book Week
    • Book of the Year Awards
    • Merchandise
    • Ideas and Activities
    • EOI CBCA Book Week
  • Competitions
    • Make Your Own Story Book >
      • Make Your Own Story Book Winners 2020
  • WA Awards
    • Muriel Barwell Award
    • Penny Hutchens Memorial Fund
  • Resources
    • WA Bookshops
    • WA Authors & Illustrators
    • Useful Links
  • News
    • Calendar
    • Newsletters
    • Local Book Launches