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Cbca childrens book week is undoubtedly an annual highlight of the school calendar. The shortlist for each of the following awards will be announced annually in september, with the winners being announced later in octobernovember. Cbca short list 20 childrens book council of australia. See our faq page for more information on how to join. Australias 51 mostloved childrens books of all time. Current and past posters are available from the ibby secretariat. Book week each year across australia, the cbca brings children and books together celebrating cbca book week. Canadian childrens book week national celebration of. Shop for children s books by age, series, author, subject and format.
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