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 2024
Monday 1 January 2024
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 14/10/2023 ARE HONOURED UNTIL 31/12/2024)
CBCA Qld Branch
Jenny Stubbs - CBCA Nan Chauncy Award Winner 2023
Saturday 14 October 2023
Please join Children's Book Council of Australia - Queensland Branch
to honour our life member, Jenny Stubbs who has been bestowed with this prestigious national award.
A limited number of guests can enjoy a High Tea including freshly made dainty gourmet ribbon sandwiches, petite quiches and frittatas. Also served will be traditional plain scones with jam and cream, sultana scones, decadent pastries and sweets prepared by the Pastry Chefs. This will be served with a glass of Chandon sparkling wine and your choice of La Maison Du The French handcrafted teas. A cash bar will also be available for those who would like another beverage.
When: Saturday 14th October, 2023
Time: 12.30 - 3.30 pm
Venue: The Surveyor's Room, Treasury Brisbane, Top of Queen St Mall
Cost: $68.00 pp
We hope you can join us for the event.
The Surveyor's Room, Treasury Brisbane
CBCA Qld Book Week Celebration 2023 and raffle
Sunday 27 August 2023
Join CBCA Qld Branch for the 2023 Book Week Event - Read Grow Inspire. This will be a breakfast event on Sunday 27 August at the Garden's Cafe Mt Coot-tha. Arrive by 9am for a 9.30 start. $20 admission plus pay for your own breakfast when you arrive. Breakfast must be pre-booked by2pm, 23rd August. Our special guests will be Isobelle Carmody and Ingrid Bartkowiak. Join us for some Book Week fun. You can also buy raffle tickets here, even if you are not coming to the breakfast.
Botanic Garden's Cafe
2023 Readers Cup Sunshine Coast 9-10
Thursday 3 August 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
TBA
2023 Readers Cup Brisbane West 9-10
Thursday 3 August 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
St Mary's College
2023 Readers Cup Wide Bay 9-10
Wednesday 2 August 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Kepnock State High School
2023 Readers Cup FarNorthQld 9-10
Wednesday 2 August 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Smithfield State High School
2023 Readers Cup Mackay 9-10
Wednesday 2 August 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Mirani State High School
2023 Readers Cup Brisbane North 9-10
Thursday 27 July 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
The Gap State High School, The JA Hall
2023 Readers Cup Brisbane Bayside/South 9-10 (CANCELLED)
Thursday 27 July 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
TBC Moreton Bay College
2023 Readers Cup Brisbane Bayside/South 9-10
Thursday 27 July 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Moreton Bay College
2023 Readers Cup South West Region 5-6
Monday 19 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Charleville School of Distance Education,
2023 Readers Cup Brisbane North 7-8
Wednesday 14 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Louise MacDonald Room, Brisbane Girls Grammar School
2023 Readers Cup Capricornia 5-6
Wednesday 14 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Frenchville State School
2023 Readers Cup South Burnett 5-6
Wednesday 14 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Taabinga State School Resource Centre
2023 Readers Cup Darling Downs 7-8
Tuesday 13 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Highlands Christian College
2023 Readers Cup North Qld (Townsville) 5-6
Tuesday 13 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Southern Cross Catholic College Hall
2023 Readers Cup North Qld (Townsville) 7-8
Tuesday 13 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Southern Cross Catholic College Hall
2023 Readers Cup North Qld (Townsville) 9-10
Tuesday 13 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Southern Cross Catholic College Hall
2023 Readers Cup Darling Downs 5-6
Tuesday 13 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Highlands Christian College
2023 Readers Cup Brisbane South 5-6
Tuesday 13 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members if allowed by the region. $50 per team, non-members.
Stretton State College
2023 Readers Cup Capricornia 7-8
Tuesday 13 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Biloela State High School
2023 Readers Cup Capricornia 9-10
Tuesday 13 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Biuloela State High School
2023 Readers Cup Central Highlands 5-6
Friday 9 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Clermont State School Hall
2023 Readers Cup Brisbane South 7-8
Thursday 8 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Emmaus College
2023 Readers Cup Wide Bay 7-8
Thursday 8 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Rosedale State School
2023 Readers Cup Ipswich 5-6
Thursday 8 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Blair State School
2023 Readers Cup Far North Qld 5-6
Thursday 8 June 2023
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. FNQ allows one team per school. It is free for CBCA Corporate members and $50 per team, non-members.
St Andrews Catholic College
2023 Readers Cup Mackay 5-6
Thursday 8 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members if allowed by the region. $50 per team, non-members.
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Hall
2023 Readers Cup Brisbane Bayside 7-8
Thursday 8 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Moreton Bay College
2023 Readers Cup FarNorthQld 7-8
Wednesday 7 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Smithfield State High School
2023 Readers Cup Lockyer Somerset 7-8
Wednesday 7 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Sophia College
2023 Readers Cup Lockyer Somerset 9-10
Wednesday 7 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Sophia College
2023 Readers Cup Somerset Lockyer 5-6
Wednesday 7 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Fernvale State School
2023 Readers Cup Brisbane Central 5-6
Wednesday 7 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members if allowed by the region. $50 per team, non-members.
Bulimba State School
2023 Readers Cup Mackay 7-8
Wednesday 7 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Mirani State High School Library
2023 Readers Cup Gold Coast 7-8
Tuesday 6 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Saint Stephen's College
2023 Readers Cup Sunshine Coast 5-6
Tuesday 6 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members if allowed by the region. $50 per team, non-members.
Immauel Lutheran College
2023 Readers Cup Wide Bay Burnett 5-6
Tuesday 6 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Xavier Catholic College
2023 Readers Cup Brisbane West 5-6
Tuesday 6 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
St Augustine's
2023 Readers Cup Brisbane Bayside 5-6
Monday 5 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
TBA
2023 Readers Cup Brisbane North 5-6
Monday 5 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Kurwonbah State School Hall
2023 Readers Cup Sunshine Coast 7-8
Thursday 1 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Good Samaritan Catholic College
2023 Readers Cup Brisbane West 7-8
Thursday 1 June 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
St John's Anglican College
2023 Readers Cup Gold Coast 5-6
Tuesday 23 May 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Hillcrest Christian College
2023 Readers Cup Gold Coast 9-10
Tuesday 23 May 2023
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Hillcrest Christian College
CBCA Judges Talk - EC, PB, NI 2023
Wednesday 17 May 2023
Join us online to chat with two judges from across Australia and ask them questions about the CBCA Book of the Year Awards, the process and the books. We focus on Early Childhood, Picture Books and New Illustrator Categories. We hope that you will submit questions in advance, but questions can also be asked via the ZOOM chat room function.
CBCA Judges Talk - OR, YR, EP 2023
Wednesday 26 April 2023
Join us online to chat with three judges from across Australia and ask them questions about the CBCA Book of the Year Awards, the process and the books. We focus on Older Readers, Younger Readers and Eve Pownall Categories. We hope that you will submit questions in advance, but questions can also be asked via the ZOOM chat room function.
CBCA Qld Night of the Notables
Tuesday 7 March 2023
Hear about the best new Australian children’s literature when we delve into the Notables List 2023 at this CBCA (Qld branch) event.
Meet the Queensland judges in the Younger Reader category Danielle Miller and Early Childhood category Gabrielle Anderson. Copies of the full Notables List will be on display for your perusing pleasure and some authors will be attending. Tuesday 7 March 2023 from 6:00 pm.
Meeting Room 1B, State Library of Qld
CBCA Qld Membership - Join or Renew for 2022
Friday 1 October 2021
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 together with a biennial National Conference focussing on children's literature are important ways of achieving this aim. Join our organisation or renew your membership now.
(PLEASE NOTE MEMBERSHIPS FROM 1/10/2021 ARE HONOURED UNTIL 31/12/2022)
CBCA Qld Branch
CBCA Qld Book Week Celebration
Friday 19 August 2022
Join CBCA Qld Branch for the Book Week Event 2022 - Dreaming with Eyes Open
We are thrilled to welcome our Patron, The Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency the Honourable Doctor Jeannette Young AC PSM and Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD who will be joining us and a wonderful discussion panel including Gregg Dreise, Dave Hartley, Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt, Jackie Ferro and Rhianna Patrick.
Birrunga Gallery
2022 Readers Cup Wide Bay 9-10
Friday 29 July 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Kepnock State High School
2022 Readers Cup Brisbane West 9-10
Thursday 4 August 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
St Mary's College
2022 Readers Cup FarNorthQld 9-10
Wednesday 3 August 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Smithfield State High School
2022 Readers Cup Sunshine Coast 9-10
Thursday 28 July 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
TBA
2022 Readers Cup Brisbane Bayside/South 9-10
Thursday 28 July 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Moreton Bay College
2022 Readers Cup Gold Coast 9-10
Thursday 21 July 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Hillcrest Christian College
2022 Readers Cup Mackay 9-10
Wednesday 20 July 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Mirani State High School
2022 Readers Cup South Burnett 5-6
Wednesday 22 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Taabinga State School Resource Centre
2022 Readers Cup South West Region 5-6
Monday 20 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Charleville School of Distance Education,
2022 Readers Cup Central Highlands 5-6
Friday 17 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Clermont State School Hall
2022 Readers Cup Brisbane South 7-8
Thursday 16 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Marsden State High School
2022 Readers Cup Somerset Lockyer 7-8
Thursday 16 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Faith Lutheran College
2022 Readers Cup Somerset Lockyer 9-10
Thursday 16 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Faith Lutheran College
2022 Readers Cup Capricornia 5-6
Wednesday 15 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Frenchville State School
2022 Readers Cup Darling Downs 7-8
Tuesday 14 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Highlands Christian College
2022 Readers Cup Brisbane North 7-8
Tuesday 14 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Louise MacDonald Room, Brisbane Girls Grammar School
2022 Readers Cup North Qld (Townsville) 5-6
Tuesday 14 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Southern Cross Catholic College Hall
2022 Readers Cup North Qld (Townsville) 7-8
Tuesday 14 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Southern Cross Catholic College Hall
2022 Readers Cup North Qld (Townsville) 9-10
Tuesday 14 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Southern Cross Catholic College Hall
2022 Readers Cup Brisbane Bayside 5-6
Tuesday 14 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
TBA
2022 Readers Cup Darling Downs 5-6
Tuesday 14 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Highlands Christian College
2022 Readers Cup Mackay 7-8
Tuesday 14 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Mirani State High School
2022 Readers Cup Sunshine Coast 7-8
Thursday 9 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Good Samaritan Catholic College
2022 Readers Cup Somerset Lockyer 5-6
Thursday 9 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Fernvale State School
2022 Readers Cup Far North Qld 5-6
Thursday 9 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members if allowed by the region. $40 per team, non-members.
St Andrews Catholic College
2022 Readers Cup Brisbane North 5-6
Thursday 9 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Kurwonbah State School Hall
2022 Readers Cup Brisbane West 5-6
Thursday 9 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
St Augustine's
2022 Readers Cup Brisbane Bayside 7-8
Thursday 9 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Moreton Bay College
2022 Readers Cup FarNorthQld 7-8
Wednesday 8 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Smithfield State High School
2022 Readers Cup Brisbane Central 5-6
Wednesday 8 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members if allowed by the region. $40 per team, non-members.
Hilder Road State School Hall
2022 Readers Cup Gold Coast 7-8
Tuesday 7 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Saint Stephen's College
2022 Readers Cup Brisbane South 5-6
Tuesday 7 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members if allowed by the region. $40 per team, non-members.
Stretton State College
2022 Readers Cup Wide Bay Burnett 5-6
Tuesday 7 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Xavier Catholic College
2022 Readers Cup Mackay 5-6
Tuesday 7 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members if allowed by the region. $40 per team, non-members.
Fitzgerald State School,
2022 Readers Cup Capricornia 7-8
Friday 3 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Yeppoon State High School
2022 Readers Cup Capricornia 9-10
Friday 3 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Yeppoon State High School
2022 Readers Cup Ipswich 5-6
Thursday 2 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Leichhardt State School
2022 Readers Cup Sunshine Coast 5-6
Thursday 2 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members if allowed by the region. $40 per team, non-members.
Immauel Lutheran College
2022 Readers Cup Wide Bay 7-8
Wednesday 1 June 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Rosedale State School
2022 Readers Cup Brisbane West 7-8
Thursday 26 May 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
St Mary's College
2022 Readers Cup Gold Coast 5-6
Tuesday 24 May 2022
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. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $40 per team, non-members.
Hillcrest Christian College
CBCA Judges Talk - EC, PB, NI 2022
Wednesday 11 May 2022
Join us online to chat with three judges from across Australia and ask them questions about the CBCA Book of the Year Awards, the process and the books. We focus on Early Childhood, Picture Books and New Illustrator Categories. We hope that you will submit questions in advance, but questions can also be asked via the ZOOM chat room function.
CBCA Judges Talk - OR, YR, EP 2022
Wednesday 27 April 2022
Join us online to chat with three judges from across Australia and ask them questions about the CBCA Book of the Year Awards, the process and the books. We focus on Older Readers, Younger Readers and Eve Pownall Categories. We hope that you will submit questions in advance, but questions can also be asked via the ZOOM chat room function.
CBCA Qld Celebrates the Notables and the Shortlist
Tuesday 29 March 2022
Hear about the best new Australian children’s literature when we delve into the Notables List 2022 and celebrate the Shortlist at this CBCA (Qld branch) event.
Meet the Queensland judges in the Younger Reader category Danielle Miller and Early Childhood category Gabrielle Anderson. Copies of the full Notables List will be on display for your perusing pleasure and some authors will be attending. Tuesday 29 March 2022 from 6:00 pm. Entry by online donation.
Our Lady's College
CBCA Qld Book Week Dinner - Boggo Road Gaol
Friday 20 August 2021
Join CBCA Qld Branch for the Book Week Dinner 2021 - Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds.
Travel back in time to the Old World of Boggo Road Gaol as we celebrate 50 years since we held our first Book Week dinner.
Boggo Road Gaol
CBCA Book of the Year Award Judges 2021
Monday 5 July 2021
This year you can join us at Kenmore Library and Online.
We are fortunate to have five CBCA judges from across Australia and ask them questions about the CBCA Book of the Year Awards, the process and the books. We hope that you will submit questions in advance, but questions can also be asked via the ZOOM chat room function.
Kenmore Library
CBCA Qld Donations
Friday 11 December 2020
If you wish to make a donation to CBCA Qld Branch please use this Trybooking tool. Your donation will be used to assist with projects such as Authors in Schools Tour for Book Week or assisting our Kaye Throssell Community Project to donate books to organisations and groups who provide services to children and young people who suffer from some form of disadvantage.
CBCA Qld Branch
