"Come and Play" Author Day

To celebrate Children's Book Week 2026, the CBCA Queensland Branch is hosting "Come and Play Author" Day for children aged 4–8 years and their carers

Come along and enjoy a book reading, performance or craft session with Queensland authors and illustrators.

Books on sale to have signed by your favourite author or illustrator.

Families are invited to book one or more sessions. Booking fee: $5 per family. Spaces are limited – book your spot soon!

Please only book sessions for children and not for the accompanying adult.

Session 1

10am - 10:30am - The Flying Orchestra - Performance and book reading with Clare McFadden

Session 2

10:45am - 11:30am - Opal Dinosaur - Reading and activity with Yvonne Mes OR

10:45am - 11:30am - Let’s Make an Adventure - Reading and activity with Kia Hing Fay

Session 3

11:45am - 12:30pm - How to Get Rid of a Princess - Reading and activity with Alison McLennan OR

11:45am - 12:30pm - Tiny Good Things - Reading and activity with Sophie Beer

Session 4

12:45pm - 1:15pm - Peek-A-Boo-Lottie! - Reading and activity with Kristen Willis OR

12:45pm - 1:15pm - Home - Reading and activity with Rory H. Mather

1:15pm - 2:30pm Rock Dogs - Performance and book reading with Anil Tortop