The CBCA is celebrating 80 years of sharing the magic of Australian stories with children this year – and you’re invited to the party!

Join us at the CBCA Birthday Book Adventure for a day of free activities including crafting, creator workshops, a book parade, and the chance to chat with some of Victoria’s most beloved authors and illustrators.

When? Saturday 23 August
What time? 10:30 am to 3 pm
Where? Fed Square Atrium, Melbourne

We’re thrilled to be joined by a stellar line-up of local children’s book creators. This year’s CBCA Children’s Book Week artist Jess McGeachin will be on hand to help you Book an Adventure. Join Anna Walker for a froggy-themed craft workshop inspired by her book Snap! Come for storytime with Angie Cui, author of My Mum is a Bird and also Olivia Muscat – author of My Name is Jemima.

Adventure times:
10:30 am – a secret book event
11 am – Anna Walker workshop
11:30 am – Olivia Muscat storytime
12 noon – BOOK PARADE
1 pm: Angie Cui storytime
1:30 pm – Jess McGeachin workshop
2 pm – library storytime

Adventure awaits!

Thank you to our partners Fed Square, the Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge and Public Libraries Victoria.

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