Children's Book Council of Australia, Qld Branch
The Children's Book Council is an Australia-wide organisation which aims to foster children's enjoyment of books. On a national level, the organisation of the annual Children's Book of the Year Awards and Children's Book Week are important ways of achieving this aim. The Qld Branch is organised by volunteers and operates out of the Qld Writers Centre located in the State Library of Queensland (SLQ).
CBCA Qld Membership - Join or Renew for 2025
Wednesday 1 January 2025
The Children's Book Council is an Australia-wide organisation which aims to foster children's enjoyment of books. On a national level, the organisation of the annual Children's Book of the Year Awards and Children's Book Week. Join our organisation or renew your membership now.
(PLEASE NOTE MEMBERSHIPS FROM 14/10/2024 ARE HONOURED UNTIL 31/12/2025)
CBCA Qld
2025 Readers Cup Wide Bay 9-10
Friday 1 August 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Kepnock State High School
2025 Readers Cup Brisbane Bayside 9-10
Thursday 7 August 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Moreton Bay College
2025 Readers Cup FarNorthQld 9-10
Thursday 7 August 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
St Stephen’s Catholic College
2025 Readers Cup Sunshine Coast 9-10
Thursday 7 August 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Matthew Flinders Anglican College Secondary Library
80th Birthday Party - Book an Adventure!
Saturday 23 August 2025
We invite Shadow Judging groups and Reader's Cup teams to join us for a morning to celebrate the CBCA's 80th birthday! Come along and hear from a number of Qld authors and illustrators, delve into their books and learn about their creative journeys. Each school is able to invite up to 5 students. Register your school's interest via this TryBooking event, and we will send you a confirmed Birthday invitation closer to the event. A cost of $5 per student ( $25 per school group) will be payable once the Invitation is confirmed.
Ithaca Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall
2025 Readers Cup South West Region 5-6
Monday 23 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Charleville School of Distance Education,
2025 Readers Cup Brisbane Bayside 5-6
Thursday 19 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Manly State School
2025 Readers Cup Somerset Lockyer 5-6
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Fernvale State School
2025 Readers Cup South Burnett 5-6
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Taabinga State School (School Hall)
2025 Readers Cup Brisbane North 7-8
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
The Lakes College
2025 Readers Cup Sunshine Coast 5-6
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Immauel Lutheran College
2025 Readers Cup Brisbane North 5-6
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Kurwongbah State School Hall
2025 Readers Cup Brisbane West 5-6
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
St Aidan's Anglican Girls School
2025 Readers Cup North Qld (Townsville) 5-6
Monday 16 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Southern Cross Catholic College Hall
2025 Readers Cup North Qld (Townsville) 7-8
Monday 16 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Southern Cross Catholic College Hall
2025 Readers Cup North Qld (Townsville) 9-10
Monday 16 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Southern Cross Catholic College Hall
2025 Readers Cup Central Highlands 5-6
Friday 13 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Clermont State School Hall
2025 Readers Cup Mackay 5-6
Thursday 12 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Hall
2025 Readers Cup Brisbane South 9-10
Thursday 12 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Mt Gravatt State High School
2025 Readers Cup Far North Qld 5-6
Thursday 12 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Edge Hill State School
2025 Readers Cup Ipswich 5-6
Thursday 12 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Blair State School
2025 Readers Cup Gold Coast 7-8
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Saint Stephen's College
2025 Readers Cup FarNorthQld 7-8
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
St Stephen’s Catholic College
2025 Readers Cup Brisbane Central 5-6
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Somerville House
2025 Readers Cup Mackay 7-8
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Mirani State High School Library
2025 Readers Cup Darling Downs Lockyer 7-8
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Highlands Christian College
2025 Readers Cup Darling Downs 5-6
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Highlands Christian College
2025 Readers Cup Capricornia 7-8
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Marist College
2025 Readers Cup Capricornia 9-10
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Marist College
2025 Readers Cup Brisbane South 5-6
Monday 9 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Emmaus College
2025 Readers Cup Sunshine Coast 7-8
Thursday 5 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Baringa State College
2025 Readers Cup Wide Bay 5-6
Thursday 5 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Xavier Catholic College
2025 Readers Cup Brisbane Bayside 7-8
Thursday 5 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Moreton Bay College
2025 Readers Cup Wide Bay 7-8
Wednesday 4 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Gin Gin State High School
2025 Readers Cup Brisbane South 7-8
Wednesday 4 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Clairvaux MacKillop College
2025 Readers Cup Brisbane West 7-8
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
St Mary's College
2025 Readers Cup Gold Coast 5-6
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Hillcrest Christian College
2025 Readers Cup Capricornia 5-6
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Frenchville State School
CBCA Qld Night of the Notables 2025
Tuesday 25 March 2025
Hear about the best new Australian children’s literature when we delve into the Notables List 2025 at this CBCA (Qld branch) event.
Meet and hear from current Queensland judge Lotte ten Hacken (Picture Book and New Illustrator). Copies of the full Notables List will be on display for your perusing pleasure and some authors will be attending. Tuesday 24 March 2025 from 6:00 pm.
Our Lady's College
