|
|
|
|
CBCA ACT Branch eNews:
2023 Issue 2 : February 2023
Welcome to Issue of the CBCA ACT Branch eNewsletter for 2023.
In this Issue
|
|
|
MEMBERSHIP
Our new portal is up and running. To register or access your account, click here.
(More information in this newsletter)
|
|
|
|
JULIE LONG OAM - PRESIDENT OF THE CBCA ACT BRANCH
|
|
|
|
President’s Report February 2023
Hello everyone,
I hope you all found time to celebrate Library Lovers' Day on 14 February. The 6 of us who met at Bookplate at the National Library certainly had a great time. We each had a children’s book hidden/wrapped up and gave out clues for the others to guess the book. It was an enjoyable challenge and we eventually guessed each one. There was a variety of Picture Books, Younger Readers novels and Older Readers Books. I am personally looking forward to doing this again.
Hopefully more of us will catch up at the Notables evening on Tuesday 28 February at the Book Cow. This is always a celebratory evening as we learn which of the books we have admired/purchased over the preceding year appear on the list. We have a few locals to cheer for too. If there are any of you out there that would like to car pool for our events, particularly at night time (for any reason) could you let me know? We have people who travel from all parts of the Northside and Southside to get to our events and most are willing to help out others who may prefer not to drive. I am happy to pair people up but we can only do this if people let us know. It just takes a quick phone call a few days prior to the event – 0414710790 so that it can be sorted.
We have been invited to participate in the ACT Playgroups Association 50th Birthday celebration on Thursday 23 March 10.00am-1.00pm at Kambah Adventure Playground. We plan to have an information stall, free books to give away and someone to read stories from time to time. Ring me 0414710790 if you are able to help on the day.
Happy reading,
Julie Long
CBCA ACT Branch President
|
|
Calendar
Below is a list of proposed event dates for the year. More information on events will be sent out closer to the day.
. Tuesday 28th February - CBCA Notables Announced
. Thursday 9th March - Australia Reads/Reading Hour
. Monday 20th March - Indie Book Awards Announced
. Tuesday 28th March - CBCA Book of the Year Shortlist Announced
. Saturday 1st April - Possible PD Shortlist Workshop
. Tuesday 4th April - AGM and Branch Dinner
. Monday 24th April - Shadow Judging Begins
For a full list of events and details, go to the CBCA ACT website Events page.
|
|
|
Newsletter
Are you receiving more than one copy of the newsletter? If you would like to have one or more of your addresses removed, please send the address(es) you would like removed to info@cbcaact.org.au
|
|
|
It's getting very close to the announcement. Come and join us for a fun night.
When: 6pm Tuesday 28th February
Where: The Book Cow, Jardine St Kingston
Cost: $5 members, $10 non-members
Booking: Through HelloClub
https://cbcaact.helloclub.com/public/event/63d6ec40e00ec180b99ec134/night-of-the-notables
|
|
|
Are you able to help?
Playgroups 50th Birthday Festival
We need some volunteers to give out pamphlets and books, as well as talk to parents about children and books. Any assistance appreciated.
When: 10am - 1pm, Thursday 23rd March
Where: Kambah Adventure Playground, Springbett St, Kambah
Contact: Julie Long 0414 710 790
|
|
|
Library Lovers' Day
We had a lovely day on Tuesday at Bookplate at the NLA. Everyone bought a wrapped book with clues to see if we could guess their favourite book.
  
  
  
|
|
|
Matt Ottley is coming to The National Portrait Gallery
After the last visit was postponed due to health restrictions, Matt promised he would come back. We now have a date! Please note this is recommended for students 15+.
When:Saturday 4 March 2023, 2:00 – 4:00pm
Where: National Portrait Gallery
Cost: $7 / Circle of Friends and students $5 (Join the Circle of Friends to take advantage of cheaper ticket prices and a range of other goodies).
B ookings: https://www.portrait.gov.au/calendar/screening-matt-ottley
Go to the National Portrait Gallery to see award-winning artist, writer, composer and musician Matt Ottley for a screening of his latest work, The Tree of Ecstasy and Unbearable Sadness – a sensory insight into the experiences of those with mental illness. This will be followed by an intimate conversation with Matt, and chance for you to ask him questions.
Matt Ottley is an acclaimed and multiple award-winning multi-modal artist, working equally across the fields of literature, visual arts and music. His 2021 picture book, How to make a bird (with Meg McKinlay), was the winner of the CBCA’s Picture Book of the Year Award and joint winner of the Prime Minister’s Award for Children’s Literature. As a composer, and anYamaha endorsed musician, Matt has written scores for many of his picture books, which have been performed by orchestras and musicians across Australia and internationally as part of his Sound of Picture Books initiative.
His newly released picture book for adults and young adults, The Tree of Ecstasy and Unbearable Sadness, is inspired by Matt’s personal experience of bipolar disorder.
For more about his work visit mattottley.com
|
|
|
The Reading Hour
Thursday 9th March
Australian Reading Hour 2023 has a short and sweet message: read, share, and enjoy books! #ARH23 #readshareenjoy
For the full program of events, go to
For more information, go to https://australiareads.org.au/get-involved/
For resources, go to https://australiareads.org.au/resources/
|
|
|
Nan Chauncy Award
Named after the noted Tasmanian author of children’s books, the Nan Chauncy Award has been created to honour individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the field of Australian children’s literature. The spirit of the Award is to recognize advocacy, mentoring and volunteer work beyond paid roles and professional responsibilities. The Award is presented biennially and is an opportunity to recognize an individual or partnership whose dedicated work in advocacy and promotion of literature and literacy might otherwise not be publicly celebrated.
If you would lke to nominate an individual, please send your nominations to info@cbcaact.org.au by 14th April 2023.
For more information, click here. For award guidelines, click here.
|
|
|
2023 Indie Book Awards
The Shortlist this year is:
Winners will be announced on 20th March 2023. For more information, click here
|
|
|
To read the latest newsletter, click here.
In the newsletter, you can read about:
- The Bib and Bub project
- The 2022 Annual Report
- Behind the Imagined: The Journal of the National Centre for Australian Children's Literature
- NCACL virtual exhibitions
- Research Files and Finding Aids
- Graphic Novels
- Starting School bibliography
|
|
|
This month's audiobook is "Half my luck" by Samera Kamalddine. To access it, click here
|
|
|
2023 IBBY Selection of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities
Two Australian Books have made the list! To see the full list, click here.
|
|
|
2023 Book Week Merchandise
To access a copy of the catalogue, click here.
To order, go to the estore
|
|
|
Something new
Storytime magazine has come to Australia.
For more information, go to https://storytimemagazine.com.au/home
|
|
|
Membership
CBCA ACT Branch has switched to a new system.
Our new member management system, Hello Club, has gone live . This has replaced our existing member registration system and forms.
Through Hello Club, you are able to:
- Renew and pay for your membership or any other outstanding fees
- View past transactions and download invoices and receipts
- Sign up to events (Such as AGM/dinner above).
For any questions or comments, please contact Justine Power via membership@cbcaact.org.au .
We look forward to welcoming you all in Hello Club!
Alternatively you can go directly to the registration page and sign yourself in and update your details.
https://cbcaact.helloclub.com/register |
|
|
Supporting Australian Authors and Illustrators
Help support the Australian Book industry - Authors, Illustrators, Publishers and Booksellers - shop local and read local!
|
|
|
Members Only Access!
There is a new password for the National Website. It was sent to current members this week and will be sent to new members after they have paid. If you have not received it within a fortnight of registering, please contact us at info@cbcaact.org.au
|
|
|
ACT Instagram Account
We have a new CBCA ACT Instagram account: https://instagram.com/cbcaact?igshid=104w91fwixoxg
We would love you to follow us!
|
|
|
|
CBCA Instagram Account
The Communications Subcommittee recently launched a new CBCA National Instagram account @cbcaustralia (@cbca was unavailable). This, along with our Facebook and Twitter accounts, will be used to communicate our key announcements and to share interesting and relevant content with our members and followers. Just a reminder to use the hashtag #CBCA2022 when promoting any events.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
