Children's Book Council of Australia, Qld Branch
The Children's Book Council is an Australia-wide organisation which aims to foster children's enjoyment of books. On a national level, the organisation of the annual Children's Book of the Year Awards and Children's Book Week are important ways of achieving this aim. The Qld Branch is organised by volunteers and operates out of the Qld Writers Centre located in the State Library of Queensland (SLQ).
CBCA Qld Membership - Join or Renew for 2025
Wednesday 1 January 2025
The Children's Book Council is an Australia-wide organisation which aims to foster children's enjoyment of books. On a national level, the organisation of the annual Children's Book of the Year Awards and Children's Book Week. Join our organisation or renew your membership now.
(PLEASE NOTE MEMBERSHIPS FROM 14/10/2024 ARE HONOURED UNTIL 31/12/2025)
CBCA Qld
2025 Readers Cup Capricornia 5-6
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. $50 per team. $5 discount per team for CBCA members.
Frenchville State School
CBCA Qld Membership - Join or Renew for 2024
Monday 1 January 2024
The Children's Book Council is an Australia-wide organisation which aims to foster children's enjoyment of books. On a national level, the organisation of the annual Children's Book of the Year Awards and Children's Book Week. Join our organisation or renew your membership now.
(PLEASE NOTE MEMBERSHIPS FROM 14/10/2023 ARE HONOURED UNTIL 31/12/2024)
CBCA Qld Branch
CBCA Qld Book Week Brunch Celebration 2024 and raffle
Sunday 25 August 2024
Join CBCA Qld Branch for the 2024 Book Week Brunch - Reading is Magic. This will be a breakfast event on Sunday 25 August at The Loft, West End. Arrive by 9am for a 9.30 start. $35 admission includes light breakfast ( fresh fruit, danishes, croissants, tea / coffee) . Our special guests will be Sarah Armstrong and Brent Wilson who will confirm for us that Reading is Magic! Join us for some Book Week fun, connect with colleagues and share your Book week stories! Raffle tickets for fabulous illustrator art work and other prizes available for purchase, even if you can't attend.
The Loft
2024 Readers Cup Sunshine Coast 9-10
Thursday 1 August 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Matthew Flinders Anglican College Secondary Library
2024 Readers Cup FarNorthQld 9-10
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Smithfield State High School
2024 Readers Cup Wide Bay 9-10
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Kepnock State High School
2024 Readers Cup Lockyer Somerset Darling Downs 9-10
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Sophia College
2024 Readers Cup Brisbane Bayside 9-10
Thursday 25 July 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Moreton Bay College
2024 Readers Cup Brisbane North 9-10
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
The Gap State High School, The JA Hall
2024 Readers Cup Brisbane West 9-10
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
St Augustines College
2024 Readers Cup Gold Coast 5-6
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Hillcrest Christian College
2024 Readers Cup Gold Coast 9-10
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Hillcrest Christian College
2024 Readers Cup Mackay 9-10
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Mirani State High School
2024 Readers Cup Central Highlands 5-6
Friday 14 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Clermont State School Hall
2024 Readers Cup Brisbane South 7-8
Thursday 13 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Emmaus College
2024 Readers Cup Ipswich 5-6
Thursday 13 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Blair State School
2024 Readers Cup Somerset Lockyer 5-6
Wednesday 12 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Fernvale State School
2024 Readers Cup South Burnett 5-6
Wednesday 12 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Taabinga State School Resource Centre
2024 Readers Cup North Qld (Townsville) 5-6
Tuesday 11 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Southern Cross Catholic College Hall
2024 Readers Cup North Qld (Townsville) 7-8
Tuesday 11 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Southern Cross Catholic College Hall
2024 Readers Cup North Qld (Townsville) 9-10
Tuesday 11 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Southern Cross Catholic College Hall
2024 Readers Cup Brisbane North 7-8
Tuesday 11 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
The Lakes College
2024 Readers Cup Darling Downs Lockyer 7-8
Tuesday 11 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Highlands Christian College
2024 Readers Cup Darling Downs 5-6
Tuesday 11 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Highlands Christian College
2024 Readers Cup Sunshine Coast 5-6
Tuesday 11 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members if allowed by the region. $50 per team, non-members.
Immauel Lutheran College
2024 Readers Cup Brisbane West 5-6
Tuesday 11 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
St Aidan's Anglican Girls School
2024 Readers Cup Brisbane Bayside 5-6
Monday 10 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
TBA
2024 Readers Cup South West Region 5-6
Monday 10 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members. Online participation available.
Charleville School of Distance Education,
2024 Readers Cup Capricornia 7-8
Friday 7 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
The Cathedral College
2024 Readers Cup Capricornia 9-10
Friday 7 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
The Cathedral College
2024 Readers Cup Mackay 5-6
Thursday 6 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members if allowed by the region. $50 per team, non-members.
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Hall
2024 Readers Cup Wide Bay Burnett 5-6
Thursday 6 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Xavier Catholic College
2024 Readers Cup Far North Qld 5-6
Thursday 6 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. FNQ allows one team per school. It is free for CBCA Corporate members and $50 per team, non-members.
Edge Hill State School
2024 Readers Cup Brisbane West 7-8
Thursday 6 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
St John's Anglican College
2024 Readers Cup Brisbane Bayside 7-8
Thursday 6 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Moreton Bay College
2024 Readers Cup Brisbane South 9-10
Wednesday 5 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Mt Gravatt State High School
2024 Readers Cup FarNorthQld 7-8
Wednesday 5 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Smithfield State High School
2024 Readers Cup Brisbane Central 5-6
Wednesday 5 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members if allowed by the region. $50 per team, non-members.
Bulimba State School
2024 Readers Cup Brisbane North 5-6
Wednesday 5 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Kurwongbah State School Hall
2024 Readers Cup Gold Coast 7-8
Tuesday 4 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Saint Stephen's College
2024 Readers Cup Brisbane South 5-6
Tuesday 4 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members if allowed by the region. $50 per team, non-members.
Parklands Christian College
2024 Readers Cup Mackay 7-8
Tuesday 4 June 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Mirani State High School Library
2024 Readers Cup Sunshine Coast 7-8
Thursday 30 May 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
TBC
2024 Readers Cup Wide Bay 7-8
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Rosedale State School
2024 Readers Cup Capricornia 5-6
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Readers’ Cup has become a regular event on many school calendars since it began in 2004. The state wide competition is an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Qld branch, designed to encourage students who enjoy reading, to work together as a team and then to compete in a quiz style competition. Enter your team now. Two teams free for CBCA Corporate members. $50 per team, non-members.
Frenchville State School
