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Remember when Max “wore his wolf suit and made mischief of one kind and another”? Of course you do! Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are is a classic of children’s literature, but would it be written today? In this lively and wide-ranging presentation, children’s writer and academic Meg McKinlay considers the increasing influence of concerns about danger and safety on contemporary children’s literature. Which much-loved books might never have been published had they been subject to this particular form of scrutiny, or altered beyond recognition, to their detriment? In considering these questions, and more, Meg will draw on examples and experiences from her own much-loved work, as well as those of other contemporary children’s authors. Join us and let the wild rumpus start! Special door prizes too!  Congratulations to the 2024 Make Your Own Story Book Awards Winners! All winners attended the Awards Ceremony on Sunday August 18 with their families, author/illustrator Peter Cheong, MYOSBA judges, special guests and CBCA WA Committee members.
The CBCA WA branch are so proud but not surprised to see our amazing WA creatives win at the CBCA's Book of the Year Awards 2024.
Briony Stewart won in the Early Childhood category, with her dazzling Gymnastica Fantastica (see her matching dress above). Kelly Canby won the coveted Picture Book of the Year with her profound story Timeless, about making time to enjoy one's family and community. Whilst, Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac, were acknowledged with an honour book title in the Eve Pownall category for their book Our Country: Where History Happened, which beautifully details our First Nation's history. Our Peter Cheong won the Shadow Judging award for Every Night at Midnight under the Picture Book of the Year Award, which is awarded by our young people. We are also very proud of all our WA storytellers that were nominated. Aren't we so lucky to have such talented and creative storytellers in our backyard? CBCA WA Branch congratulates all the winners, and honourable books in the 2024 Book of the Year Awards. Older ReadersBooks eligible for this category target young people aged 13 to 18 years, encompassing secondary school level. Readers should possess the maturity to understand the themes and depth of emotional engagement. Entries in this category may include fiction, drama, illustrated text, poetry, or graphic novels.   Younger ReadersBooks in this section are intended for children between the ages of 7 and 12, which corresponds to the lower to upper primary school level. The category includes fiction, drama, graphic novels, illustrated text, and poetry.   Picture Book of the YearBooks in this category should belong to the genre where the text and illustrations come together to achieve artistic and literary harmony, enhancing and unifying the story, theme, or concept. A picture book may be authored and illustrated by one creator or be a collaborative effort between multiple creators. The text and illustrations form a cohesive unit, with the illustrations playing an essential role in conveying or expanding upon the meaning of the page. This category is suitable for readers aged 0 to 18 years.   Early ChildhoodBooks eligible for this category should cater to the reading abilities and preferences of young children aged 0 to 6 years, particularly those at preschool and infant levels. This encompasses fiction, poetry, wordless books, board books, and concept books. The illustrations should directly correspond to the text on the page and typically should not convey additional meaning to the narrative.   Eve Pownall AwardBooks in this group should primarily focus on documenting factual information. It is important to think about creative presentation, interpretation, and stylistic variation. This encompasses non-fiction works, autobiographies, and biographies specifically. However, activity books, textbooks, and procedural texts are not included. The target age range for this category is from 0 to 18 years.   Award For New IllustratorThis category is for books with illustrators who are new or emerging in the children's book illustration field. Illustrators can participate in the CBCA Award for New Illustrator category in their debut year of publishing children's books, provided that their illustrations contribute significantly to the overall appreciation of the work by developing a narrative. The eligible age range for this category is 0 to 18 years.  Congratulations to all the fabulous winners and nominees!Your wonderful local libraries have some fun and creative events planned for this Children's Book Week®. Check them out below: City of Canning Sensorium Theatre Sensory Rhymetime at Riverton Library Join Canning Libraries for this special Children's Book Week Rhymes Session hosted by Sensorium Theatre! Register here 1. Gabriel Evans Art Workshop (ages 5-12) 2. James Foley Graphic Novel Workshop (ages 5-12) 3. Ash Harrier Solve a Mystery Workshop (ages 5-12) City of South Perth During Children's Book Week (19-25 August), South Perth and Manning libraries will be hosting special Time for Stories sessions:
City of Melville Reading is Magic Book Week Party As the CBCA Children’s Book Week draws to a close Melville Libraries party on! Bring the whole family to AH Bracks to join in the fun! City of Kwinana Home Schooling Families CBCA Children's Book Week with Kitty Black A special visit from WA author Kitty Black in celebration of CBCA Children's Book Week for ages 9-12 year olds. Register here City of Swan Rhymes and Stories with author Renae Hayward at Bullsbrook Library Join author Renae Hayward as she shares stories and rhymes in this fun family session! Click here to register Books and Science Family Day Families can join us from 10.00am and experience a range of activities: · Sensory Storytelling with Sensorium Theatre (bookings required, click here to register) · Sally Murphy shares her stories and poetry · Noongar Storytime with Isobel Bevis · Futures Lab activations · Crafts, activities & more. Bookings are not required but please register for updates.  Reading is Magic! We hope to see you at one of these magical Children's Book Week events.
Look at this quirky original sketch from Koalas Stole my Undies by Kylie Howarth Creative. It could be yours for as little as $50! Place a bid in the Silent Auction here: www.32auctions.com/cbcawa2024 Winner announced at the WA Branch CBW Dinner on Friday 16 August. Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/CPRYN Other items on offer include... Leanne White – Grandma from "Grandma Love". Drawn in charcoal. Size 510mm x 640mm. Peter Cheong – Wolf from "Every Night at Midnight". Ink sketch. Sean E Avery - signed poster board for Frank’s Red Hat. Size 600mm x 900mm. Taken from Jan Nicholls' Facebook post here: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10160355499968719&set=gm.7865512360151064&idorvanity=111888132180231   Join us for the opening of the CBCA's Children's Book Week 2024 with a dinner at the East Fremantle Yacht Club on Friday August 16th. Enjoy a fabulous dinner, prizes and a legendary keynote speaker: Sally Murphy. Sally is a poet, author and educator with an inspiring passion for words, stories, cooking and cats. Ticket prices: Members = $85 Non-Members = $95 Ticket includes a welcome drink and 3 course meal. Book your ticket using the QR code or via the link below https://www.trybooking.com/CPRYN Bookings close Sunday, August 4th.   In the category for Emerging Writer, Michael Thomas's debut historical fiction novel "The Map of William" received the Premier's Prize, while "Scout and the Rescue Dogs" by Dianne Wolfer won the Children's Book of the Year award. Stephen Daisley's powerful World War II novel "A Better Place" was honored with the Premier’s Prize for Book of the Year. Additionally, "Dusty Tracks" by Marly and Linda Wells secured the Daisy Utemorrah Award, and Kylie Howarth was awarded the Western Australian Writer's Fellowship for her outstanding work as a children's book author and illustrator. The Children's Book Council of Australia WA Branch hosted a hugely enjoyable Love to Read Local Event on Sunday with author/illustrators Briony Stewart and Peter Cheong. Briony and Peter interviewed each other about their journey, their process and of course their books. This presentation format encouraged questions from the audience, aged between 14 and 73. Many thanks to Paper Bird Book shop and Dymocks Subiaco for providing books for people to buy and have signed. #LoveToReadLocal #LoveToReadLocalWeek2024 |
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Allen & Unwin CBCA NSW Branch Inc Laurie Copping OAM Margaret Hamilton AM Maurice Saxby AM Scholastic Australia Thyne Reid Trust No. 1
Major Donors
Australia Post • Jill B Bruce • Sandy Campbell • CBCA ACT Branch • CBCA SA Branch • CBCA VIC Branch • CBCA WA Branch • Era Publications • Five Mile Press • Libby Gleeson AM • Bob Graham • Hachette Children’s Books • Hardie Grant Egmont • HarperCollins Publishers • Ipswich District Teacher-Librarians’ Network • The James N Kirby Foundation • Kinross-Wolaroi School • Koala Books • Library Board of Queensland • Dr Robin Moncrieff Morrow AM• Angela Namoi • Northern Territory Government • Parents & Boys of Sydney Grammar Edgecliff Prep School • Penguin Books • Random House • Emily Rodda (Jennifer Rowe) • Gillian Rubinstein • SA Dept of the Arts & Cultural Development • Gail Spiers • Myrtle Spiers • Cathie Tasker • University of Queensland Press • Julie Vivas • Walker Books • Margaret Wild • Sue Williams
Major Donors in Memoriam
Jean Chapman • Max Fatchen • Beryl Moncrieff Matthews • Christobel Mattingley • Jill Midolo • Narelle Oliver • Jan Ormerod • Eve Pownall • Marion E Robertson • Gregory Rogers • Sebastian Walker • Cassandra Weddell • Maisie Williams, Garah, NSW
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