CBCA NSW Blog

Early bird discount cut off date for National Conference looms

cbcansw — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:34:02 +0000

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

Lady Cutler Dinner 2011

cbcansw — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:30:18 +0000

Congratulations to all award recipients during the annual Lady Cutler Dinner!

What a wonderful night!

Here are some happy snaps from the dinner!

Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!

cbcansw — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:09:56 +0000

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.

Lady Cutler Dinner 2011

cbcansw — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:12:52 +0000

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.

Get your early bird member’s discount rate for the Adelaide CBCA National Conference May 17 -19 Now

cbcansw — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:32:51 +0000

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

Multi Storied CBCA National Conference 17-19 May 2012

cbcansw — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:32:39 +0000

Order Children’s Book Week merchandise now for delivery in time

cbcansw — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 03:58:54 +0000

2011 CBCA NSW Merch Order Form OneWorldManyStoriesPoster

2011 SHORTLIST

cbcansw — Thu, 05 May 2011 10:35:37 +0000

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.

Pictures from AAA

cbcansw — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:01:31 +0000

Toasting the Short List!!

Thank you to our panelists.

ANTICIPATE! APPRECIATE! APPLAUD!

cbcansw — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:48:03 +0000

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.