February 10 is the cut off date for a considerable early bird discount and a further discount if you are a member of CBCA NSW branch for the bi-annual CBCA conference, Multistoried, to be held at the Adelaide COnvention Centre 17-19 May. Act now to join and book the conference.
The Multistoried CBCA Conference, Adelaide 17-19 May 2012
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Congratulations to all award recipients during the annual Lady Cutler Dinner!
What a wonderful night!
Here are some happy snaps from the dinner!
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Just a reminder that the Lady Cutler dinner is coming up VERY soon, so don’t miss out!! It is not too late to book your seat!
Bookings will close this Thursday 10th November at 5pm, so please be quick!
This year the Lady Cutler Award recipient is MARGARET WILD! There will also be special guest speakers KATE FORSYTH and BELINDA MURRELL to talk about their amazing children’s book – ‘A Mother’s Offering to Her Child!
For further information about the Lady Cutler Dinner, please click here.
Click her for booking form and original flyer.
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It is that time of the year again where we celebrate the excellence in Children’s Literature in NSW. This year marks the 3oth anniversary of the Lady Cutler Dinner and we gather to celebrate the achievement of this year’s Lady Cutler recipient - Margaret Wild!
Winner of the Frustrated Writer’s Competition 2011 will also be announced!
Special quests Kate Forsyth and Belinda Murrell will be speaking after dinner about their amazing story – “A Mother’s Offering to Her Child”.
The dinner will be held on Tuesday 15th November at 7pm at The Menzies Hotel. Bookings are essential. Please book by Wednesday 11th November 2011.
Click here for details and booking form.
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The conference website is now open with deatils of the registration rates. Member’s discount early bird registration is only $350 before February 10. Arrange your leave and funding now for this conference: it’s the big one that we haven’t had for four years. Go to http://cbca.org.au
The Multi Storied Conference Adelaide May 17 - 19 2012
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Check out this wonderful profile of this year’s shortlisted books. Thanks Trevor Cairney. Trevor’s blog
This website is a treasure trove for all lovers of children’s literature. I am sure you will find it full of worthwhile information.
A fantastic day immersed in Literature! Check out the CBCA Short List & Notables for 2011
Hear are some comments from our attendees:
“Can tell all the panelists love reading in all forms and that books grip and transport them”
“This passion for quality literature and stories is very evident & inspiring”
” Great to have advanced knowledge of upcoming title”
“Should be compulsory for my colleagues”
“Always inspirational to hear the story behind the story!” Thank you Frances Watts & Bronwyn Bancroft
“Wonderful! and easy to get to” at the Menzies Hotel.
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