About the CBCA SA Branch
The Children's Book Council of Australia (South Australian Branch) 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.
At branch level we:
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Organise activities to provide resources and information to adults involved with children
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Stimulate wide interest and discussion of children's literature
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Encourage South Australian authors and illustrators of children's and young adult books
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Disseminate information about children's books, authors and illustrators
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Support quality children's and school library services
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Support the appointment of judges to the CBCA Book of the Year Awards panel
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Organise professional development and community outreach functions and activities
The SA Branch is organised by volunteers passionate about bringing children and books together. It includes teachers, librarians, teacher librarians, community members and creatives.
We invite and encourage membership from the South Australian community.
Explore our website, connect with us through our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts and join our ranks by becoming a member.
2023 COMMITTEE
Our Patron
Office Bearers
President: Kate Moore
Vice Presidents:
Brenda George/Kathryn Beilby
Secretary: Adriana Macdonald
Assistant Secretary:
Treasurer: Anna Angelakis
Full Committee
Kathryn Beilby
Ian Boyd
Jane Moore
Caitlin Hadrill
Adriana Macdonald
Anna Angelakis
Karyn Stephens Kilmartin
Brenda George
Susan Ditter
Linda Guthrie
Janeen Brian
Natalie Kling
Margaret Wilkinson
Other positions

It is with great pleasure that we welcome The Honourable Natalie Charlsesworth as the new patron of CBCA SA branch. She is a passionate supporter of children's literacy and an exciting addition to our community.
Life Members
Valerie va Putten- awarded 12/2/2018
Anna Angelakis- awarded 12/2/2018
John Moore- awarded 11/2/19
Katherine England OAM- awarded 24/2/2020
Julie Wells- awarded 24/2/21
National Positions
Jane Moore- CBCA Board Director (SA nominee)
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)
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 instantly recognisable to the wider SA children’s literature community.
Creative recipients will have a quality body of work over a period of time (recognition in awards)

Phil Cummings

Janeen Brian

Sally Heinrich

Mem Fox