Children's Book Council of Australia SA Branch
(CBCA SA)
The Children's Book Council of Australia SA Branch (CBCA SA) is a branch of the Children's Book Council of Australia - an independent, not for profit, volunteer organization established in 1945 to promote children's literature to children, young adults (to the age of 18), parents, individuals and professionals connected with education and literature for young people.
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The CBCA SA Branch:
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provides resources and information about children's literature.
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stimulates wide interest and discussion of children's literature.
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supports South Australian authors and illustrators of children's and young adult books.
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distributes information about children's books, authors, and illustrators.
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supports quality children's and school library services.
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facilitates the appointment of judges to the CBCA Book of the Year Awards panel.
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organises professional development and community outreach activities supporting children's literature.
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The CBCA SA Branch is managed by a committee of volunteers who are passionate about bringing children and books together. It includes teachers, librarians, teacher librarians, community members and children's literature creatives. We invite and encourage membership from the South Australian children's literature community.
Explore our website, connect with us through our Facebook and Instagram accounts, come along to one of our events, or join our ranks by becoming a member.
CBCA SA 2024 COMMITTEE
Kate Moore (President)
Anna Angelakis (Treasurer)
Adriana Macdonald
Caitlin Hadrill​​
​Jane Moore
Brenda George
Linda Guthrie
Janeen Brian
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CBCA National Board
Jane Moore (SA Board Nominee)
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Shadow Judging SA Coordinator
Linda Guthrie
Kathryn Beilby
Bethany Clark
Helen Edwards
Mary Capasso
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CBCA SA PATRON
It is with great pleasure that we welcome the Honourable Natalie Charlesworth as patron of CBCA SA branch. She is a passionate supporter of children's literacy and an exciting addition to our community.
CBCA SA Life Members
Valerie van Putten (Awarded 12/2/2018)
Anna Angelakis
​(Awarded 12/2/2018)
John Moore
​(Awarded 11/2/19)
Katharine England OAM (Awarded 24/2/2020)
Julie Wells
​(Awarded 24/2/2021)
CBCA SA Honorary Members
Honorary Membership is awarded to a person who is a luminary of South Australian children’s literature and who is currently relevant and recognisable to the wider SA children’s literature community. Creative recipients have a quality body of work over a period of time and recognition via awards.
Phil Cummings
Janeen Brian
Sally Heinrich
Mem Fox