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Join the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s WA Branch and the State Library of Western Australia for a lively, fun-filled day Celebrating 80 Years of the Children’s Book Council of Australia
• LEGO® Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler, along with author Cristy Burne, will launch their new book.
• Free gift bags for the first 150 families.
• Embark on a scavenger hunt and take part in a costume parade.
• Explore Ten Tiny Things with Sensorium Theatre.
• Grab your favourite books from the Paper Bird pop-up bookshop.
• Plus, enjoy author events, illustrator battles, book signings, story time, face painting, a birthday cake cutting — and so much more.
Presenters: Sally Barton, Isobel Bevis, Kitty Black, Jayden Boundry, Peter Cheong, Joanne Colely, Tracey Dembo, Cherie Dignam, Renae Hayward, Samantha Hughes, Bren MacDibble, Sally Rippin, Gavin Aung Than and Renée Treml.
In 2025, the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) celebrates 80 years of Australian stories for children and 80 years of Children’s Book Week.
We invite you to be part of this special adventure as we honour the magic of Australian stories and the joy they bring to readers of all ages
Entry is FREE! No tickets required — except for A New World Rises: Tales of a LEGO® Future Book Launch.
Sat 23 Aug 2025 10:00am – 4:30pm
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