The Children’s Book Council of Australia
12th National Conference
READ: Myriad Possibilities
May 20-21, 2016. The Menzies Hotel, Sydney
After 70 years, there are myriad possibilities for the CBCA’s future and the future of reading. Our conference program is based around the quote:
“… books grant us myriad possibilities: the possibility of change, the possibility of illumination”. – Alberto Manguel
The conference program covers all interests and levels. Featured are some of Australia’s best loved, award winning children’s book creators including Libby Gleeson, Graeme Base, Jeannie Baker, Nadia Wheatley, Terry Denton, Steven Herrick, Sarah Ayoub, Dub Leffler, and more.
Speaking on Picture Books: Ann James/Janeen Brian, Susanne Gervay/Anna Pignataro, Mark Greenwood/Terry Denton and others.
Speaking on Catching Young Readers: James Roy, George Ivanoff, Jack Heath, Deb Abela.
Speaking on YA Books and Readers: Will Kostakis, Melissa Keil, Ellie Marney, Gabrielle Tozer.
Other fascinating topics include: Non-fiction, self-publishing, graphic novels, books to film, poetry, folk & fairy tales, etc
All this plus:
- The announcement of the CBCA Book of the Year shortlist. Be the first to find out!
- Meet the Australian Children’s Laureate 2016-18 – Leigh Hobbs
- Your chance to meet authors/illustrators and have them personally sign a book for you
Don’t miss these two days of book heaven with a stimulating, varied and inspiring program.