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The Newsletter of
The Children’s Book Council of Australia W.A. Branch Inc. No. 3 June 2014
PO Box 473, West Perth WA 6872 - email: [email protected] Newsletter Editors: Sharon Coppin and Sally Woffenden
o. 3 2 No. 3 2013No013
2014 Executive Committee
President Aniek Ragan Vice President Dominique Ward
Secretary Francine Nababan Treasurer Karina Oliver
Past President Chloe Mauger
Email news items to: [email protected] and [email protected]
Committee meetings: Held at 7pm on the third Wednesday of every month. All welcome.
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What’s Inside This Issue
Topic Page Topic Page
President’s Report 2 Report: 11th national Conference of the
CBCA 2014
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Expression of Interest 3 Remembering Jan Ormerod 13
Children’s Book Week – the 2014 Short List 4 SCBWI Australia West 14
Children’s Book Week Opening and Dinner
2014
6 Book Week in Schools 2014 14
Merchandise News 7 Book Discussion Group 15
Book Launches 8 Dates for Your Diary 16
Make Your Own Story Book Competition
2014
10 WA Branch Supporters
CBCA Awards Foundation
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Book Week 2014 Theme:
Connect to Reading
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President’s Message
Dear Members,
Last month I was in Canberra for the 11th National CBCA Conference - Discovering National Treasure. Highlights for me included meeting the National Treasures Bronwyn Bancroft, Nadia Wheatley and Andy Griffiths, the Conference Dinner at the Australian War Memorial and attending the opening of the Bob Graham retrospective exhibition – A Bird in the Hand. I look forward to the NSW conference in 2016. It’s been full steam ahead here where members of the committee have been busy behind the scenes chasing up lapsed members, organising the Judge’s Talks, sorting MYOSB entries, packing merchandise orders, planning the Book Week Dinner, updating the website, tidying up the archives, attending network meetings and other not so noticeable but important jobs which keep the WA Branch running smoothly. I am sad to inform you that I have accepted Caro Kay’s resignation as Director of the CBCA Board
and The CBCA WA Branch's Nominee which will come into effect from 24 July 2014. I would like to
take the opportunity to thank Caro for her service and outstanding contribution to CBCA National
Board, her professionalism and high standards in the performance of her duties. The CBCA WA
Branch has appreciated her work greatly, and her departure is regretted. I wish her and her family
every success in the future.
We are currently advertising and looking for an Expression of Interest to fill the Board Nominee’s
position. The closing date for the application is Friday 27 June 2014. For further information
regarding the Duty Statement and Position Description please find the details on the WA Branch
website.
I hope your Book Week plans are progressing well with incorporating authors and illustrators visits.
It is important for children and young people to connect with the creators, to bring stories and
literacy to life. Such experiences give an ongoing positive impact and the thrill of reading.
Regarding merchandising, if you missed the deadline for orders there may still be some
merchandise available – contact our merchandise manager via email:
Finally, I would like to congratulate Lesley Reece (WA CBCA Honorary Member and the Nan
Chauncy Winner 2010) who was the Finalist 2014 Western Australian of the Year Awards in the
Arts and Culture category. Lesley’s significant contribution through her work with the Literature
Centre, promoting and encouraging children’s literature, deserves recognition.
I look forward to seeing members at some our forthcoming celebratory events.
Aniek Ragan
Important Notice from CBCA National Office
The National Office has moved from Adelaide to Tasmania. If you need to contact the office please
use – [email protected]
The mailing address is PO Box 3174, West Hobart TASMANIA 7000.
Freecall: 1300 365 922. If you have any queries regarding the CBCA Book of the Year Awards, the
Awards Coordinators can be contacted at [email protected]
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Expression of Interest
Are you interested in nominating as
The Western Australia Branch Nominee to the
CBCA National Board?
The closing date for applications is Friday 27 June 2014.
For further information regarding the Duty Statement and Position
Description, please find the details on the WA Branch website.
http://wa.cbca.org.au/eoi.htm
From Our WA Judge : Anne-Marie Strother
I have spent the majority of my life in schools and education. I have always been involved in
teaching as an English teacher, an aerobic or Gymbaroo instructor and finally a librarian. My love
of reading was fanned early with evening family trips to the library, clothed in pyjamas and
snuggled into a corner reading anything I could find.
From an early age I forced my father to read Snugglepot and Cuddlepie with monotonous regularly
which resulted in a deep seeded hatred of Banksia nuts. Little Women soon followed as a
favourite, with it still holding a special place in my heart. I was fortunate to be part of a family who
firmly encouraged and fuelled a love of reading, so much so that my mother's Christmas present to
her children and grandchildren is always a book, one that is bought with care and love.
After teaching across the length and breadth of WA, I settled in Capel in the beautiful South West
region. I am a mother to two girls, 14 and 10, wife to Len, all of whom are also never without a
book.
In 2008 we, as a family, spent a year travelling around Australia. It was a unique and wonderful
experience, one also filled with many visits to town libraries, second-hand bookstores and
playgrounds. Our family joke is that we should write a book about our travels, entitled "Best places
to Play and Read around Australia".
I am excited and honoured to be a part of the judging panel for the
CBCA Book of the Year. Even if it means finding extra storage
space to house the many books I will read over the course of my
tenure.
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Children’s Book Week: The 2014 SHORT LIST
Book of the Year: Older Readers NB: These books are for mature readers
Castagna, Felicity The Incredible Here and Now Giramondo Publishing
Keil, Melissa Life in Outer Space Hardie Grant Egmont
Kostakis, Will The First Third Penguin Group
Near, Allyse Fairytales for Wilde Girls Random House Australia
Wood, Fiona Wildlife Pan Macmillan Australia
Zorn, Claire The Sky so Heavy University of Queensland Press
Book of the Year: Younger Readers
Branford, Anna
Ill. Sarah Davis Violet Mackerel’s Possible Friend Walker Books Australia
Hunt, Julie Song for the Scarlet Runner Allen & Unwin
Jinks, Catherine City of Orphans: A Very Unusual
Pursuit Allen & Unwin
Jonsberg, Barry My Life as an Alphabet Allen & Unwin
Wolfer, Dianne
Ill. Brian Simmonds Light Horse Boy Fremantle Press
Book of the Year: Early Childhood
Brian, Janeen
Ill. Ann James I’m a Dirty Dinosaur
Puffin Books, Penguin Group
(Australia)
Fox, Mem
Ill. Emma Quay Baby Bedtime Viking, Penguin Group (Australia)
Gleeson, Libby
Ill. Freya Blackwood
Banjo and Ruby Red Little Hare, Hardie Grant Egmont
Lester, Alison Kissed by the Moon Viking, Penguin Group (Australia)
Ormerod, Jan
Ill. Andrew Joyner The Swap Little Hare, Hardie Grant Egmont
Wolfer, Dianne
Ill. Karen Blair Granny Grommet and Me Walker Books Australia
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Picture Book of the Year
Some of these books may be for mature readers (Arranged by illustrator)
Blackwood, Freya
Text. Margaret Wild The Treasure Box
Puffin Books, Penguin Group
(Australia)
Bland, Nick King Pig Scholastic Press, Scholastic
Australia
Graham, Bob Silver Buttons Walker Books Australia
Ottley, Matt
Text. Danny Parker Parachute Little Hare, Hardie Grant Egmont
Smith, Craig
Text. Doug MacLeod The Windy Farm Working Title Press
Tan, Shaun Rules of Summer Hachette Australia
Eve Pownall Award for Information Books
NB: These books are intended for an audience from birth to 10 years
Faille, Christopher
Ill. Danny Snell Jeremy Working Title Press
Gouldthorpe, Peter Ice, Wind, Rock Hachette Australia
Greenwood, Mark
Ill. Terry Denton Jandamarra Allen & Unwin
Ham, Paul ed Yoko’s Diary: The life of a Young
Girl in Hiroshima HarperCollins Publishers
Murdie, Rae
Ill. Chris Nixon Meet ......Captain Cook Random House
Burarrwanga, Laklak and Family Welcome To My Family Allen & Unwin
Crichton Award for New Illustrators
Byrne, Graham
Text Saxby, Claire Big Red Kangaroo Walker Books Australia
Cranna, Andrew The Bloodhound Boys Book 1: The
Great Blood Bank Robbery Walker Books Australia
Sanders, Ben I’ve An Uncle Ivan Thames & Hudson
Snowdon, David
Text Wheeldon, Danielle The Nerdy Bird
Danielle Wheeldon & David
Snowden
The Awards will be announced and presented in Canberra on Friday 15 August, 2014.
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Children’s Book Week Opening and Dinner 2014
Please support our special night of the year by getting a group of colleagues and friends together to celebrate the opening of Children’s Book Week 2014.
Date: Friday evening 15th August Venue: Claremont Yacht Club 4 Victoria Avenue Claremont Time: 7.00 for 7.30pm Cost: Members @ $62.00 / Non-Members@ $67.00, plus drinks on consumption
Guest Speaker:
Author Dianne Wolfer, currently short listed for Light Horse Boy and Granny Grommet and Me
Special Highlight:
Presentation of the Muriel Barwell Award for Distinguished Service to Children's Literature
Raffles and prizes:
This year’s raffle monies will support the CBCA Awards Foundation
through raising funds in memory of author/illustrator Jan Ormerod.
Expressions of interest to book places:
Liz Allen at [email protected]
Bookings:
Details to come for booking through TryBooking
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Merchandise News
The artwork for our
merchandise for Book Week
2014 has been created by Ron
Brooks using scratchboard
technique and colourful quality
inks.
It is a unique piece of
typographic and illustrator
work, both by Ron Brooks.
Uniquely, the viewer can
actively interact with the
artworks and respond to the
slogan. There are literally
many ways to respond to it.
Connect to reading is about
enjoying the experience of
exploring story and travelling
to other worlds- Reading to
connect, the reflection of that –
has broader social meaning –
reading assists in creating a
bond with others. Within the
world of the contemporary
child, this is also relevant, they
read books and they read to
connect through a variety of
media.
New in 2014
Notable Books now includes the story behind the SHORTLISTED BOOKS. This year we are
publishing one convenient volume – no separate Shortlist Book will be available. As in previous
years you can purchase in print or PDF version.
No Balloons in 2014
Can we suggest you decorate your libraries, schools, homes, gardens…in black and red balloons!?
Buy packets of each colour and go crazy, for less cost! They will look great with the dynamic
merchandise.
Download your order form now:
http://wa.cbca.org.au/wamerchandise.htm
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Book Launches
Elaine Forrestal: “To See the World” by Jan Nicholls
On Thursday 1 May many supporters crowded into the theatre at the State Library of WA for the
opening of the Freycinet Journeys virtual exhibition and the launch of Elaine Forrestal’s new
children’s book To See the World which is based on the life of Rose de Freycinet, wife of Louis,
and their exploration of the Western Australian coast in the 19th Century.
Aimed at 8-12yr olds this is a story of adventure on the high seas at a time in history when ships
sailed the vast oceans of the world with only the wind to power them. Huge continents and tiny
islands lay in uncharted waters waiting to be added to the world map and, as the book outlines a
strong early connection between Australia and France, it was fitting that it should be launched by
Honorary French Consul, Monsieur Patrick Kedemos.
The Freycinet Collection of the State Library of Western Australia is a series of eighteen drawings,
engravings and watercolours. The images were made during and after two nineteenth-century
French maritime expeditions which visited the coast of Western Australia. The first of these
expeditions was undertaken by captain Nicolas Baudin from 1800 to 1804 in three vessels: firstly
the Géographe and the Naturaliste and later the Casuarina. The second expedition was under the
command of Louis de Freycinet in the vessel Uranie (and then the Physicienne) from 1817 to
1820.
The Freycinet Collection is so named because Louis de Freycinet (1779-1842) was a participant in
both expeditions, having been an officer on the Naturaliste during Baudin's circumnavigation of
Australia. The virtual exhibition can be viewed at www.freycinet.org.au at State Library.
Left to Right:
Teena Raffa-Mulligan,
Jan Nicholls, Elaine
Forrestal, Katy Watson-
Kell, Norman Jorgensen,
Jen Banyard
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Briony Stewart : Here in the Garden by Joanna Andrew
Here in the Garden, Briony
Stewart’s latest picture book, was
launched by Norman Jorgensen in
The Place at the State Library.
Original artworks and sketches from
the book were on display, and a
small room was transformed into a
garden where children were invited
to leave a flower they had created
with a message for someone they
missed. Norman was in fine form,
recognising this talented author and
illustrator and welcoming her book into the world. Briony spoke beautifully about the sense of loss
she felt after her beloved rabbit died, and everyone was moved by her words. The book and
exhibition were used to inspire activities during the school holiday program and families enjoyed
Briony speak about the writing and illustrating of her book.
Here in the Garden is a gentle exploration of love and loss. Through the cycle of the seasons, in a
beautiful garden, a small boy remembers sharing various activities with a companion, from planting
seeds to tracing clouds drifting across the sky. Every few pages, a simple and heartfelt refrain ‘and
I wish you were here’ is repeated. The lyrical text evokes different times of year and the detailed
watercolour, pencil and gouache illustrations from lots of different perspectives are obviously
created by a keen gardener. The end of the story brings acceptance, and the sense of a life
remembered and acknowledged with love.
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Make Your Own Story Book Competition 2014
The Make Your Own Story Book Competition, which is open to all students from years one to eight
in Western Australia, closed on Friday June 6th. The competition is an opportunity for students to
show their narrative writing and illustrative talents through the creation of a picture or story book.
Westbooks in Victoria Park was the collection point for the entries with James Caffey and his staff
kindly assisting the MYOSB Coordinator by receiving and storing the entries.
On Saturday June 7th, eleven CBC committee members met at my home to sort the entries into the
four judging categories, in preparation for the judges’ meeting on Wednesday evening. We enjoyed
viewing the entries and chatting over tea and biscuits! A total of 730 entries were received from a
range of public, private and home school students. Contributing schools spread from Collie across
to Kalgoorlie and north to Broome.
Judging will take place during June and July and winners will be notified in the last week of July
through their school or parent contact. As part of the Book Week celebrations, prizes will be
awarded in a ceremony at The Literature Centre in Fremantle and the prize-winning entries will be
displayed. The winners and their guests will be treated to morning tea and a presentation by a
Western Australian children’s author.
Sincere thanks to all the students, parents, teachers, Westbooks’ staff and CBC committee
members who support the competition with their contributions.
Denise Robins
MYOSB coordinator
Ruth Nitschke, Chloe Mauger and Denise
Robins
Sharon Coppin, Joanna Andrew and Felicia
Harris
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Night Wit
Report : 11th National Conference of the CBCA 2014
by Frané Lessac
Winning a registration to attend the CBCA
National Conference came with an
ambiguous nametag that said, CBCA WA
Winner. The amount of people who
congratulated me for winning this year’s
CBCA Book of the Year Award was amusing.
I didn’t have the heart to mention that I didn’t
have a book in this year’s running, so I just
smiled politely.
To be surrounded by people who are
passionate about children’s books for an
entire weekend was a cherished experience.
Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to personally meet with publishers, editors,
teacher librarians, booksellers, authors and illustrators from all over Australia. I caught up
with many old friends and made some new ones too.
Hard to mention all the inspiring sessions, but some special highlights for me were:
Facilitating Dianne Wolfer’s informative session “A Voice from Afar.” A brilliant
presentation featuring her shortlisted books Light Horse Boy and Granny Grommet and
Me. Dianne was a shining star and was supported by a strong CBCA WA contingency.
Sally Murphy gave a heartfelt talk to launch her moving new book Roses are Blue,
illustrated by WA’s Gabriel Evans and published by Walker Books.
Anthony Hill, author and historian conducted a session: A Century of War, ANZAC and
Children’s Books. There are many beautiful touching war books recently published and I
was humbled when Anthony chose to retell a scene from Simpson and his Donkey.
Another highlight was the Picture Book Partnerships panel – the behind the scenes
collaborations between authors and illustrators. It was a privilege to hear and see the
process behind so many picture books we cherish. Partnerships uncovered were: Libby
Gleeson and Freya Blackwood, Glenda Millard and Stephen Michael King, Julie Vivas and
Margaret Hamilton (on behalf of Margaret Wild).
Finally, the location for the conference dinner at the Australian War Memorial Museum was
absolutely stunning. In an evocative setting, Morris Gleitzman introduced us to his latest
book, Loyal Creatures paired with an emotive performance by actor Tim Petty. I don’t think
there was a dry eye in the museum.
I‘d like to thank everyone at the CBCA WA branch for offering a member an opportunity to
attend a national conference. I’d also like to give my husband, Mark Greenwood, a
humongous thank you for paying my fees on time AND for ticking the box!
Tania McCartney and Frane Lessac
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Irma Gold, Frané Lessac and Stephanie Owen Reeder
The SCBWI Meet
Sheryl Gwyther, Frané Lessac and Christina Booth
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SCBWI Australia West
July Meeting With Professor Ernie Bond Join SCBWI Australia West for a special presentation from Ernie Bond, professor of children's
literature and Chair of the Teacher Education Department at Salisbury University (Maryland USA).
We've snaffled Ernie on a flying visit to WA and he'll speak to us on the topic of "Visual
Literacy and the Pleasures of Reading Children's Literature". His talk will explore trends in visual
narrative both in the USA and internationally and will be of interest to both creators and readers of
Illustrated fiction, as well as those working with it in a professional capacity. Dr. Bond has twice
served as the USA jurist for the Hans Christian Anderson Award and is one of the founders of the
Green Earth Book Awards. He is the author of Literature and the Young Adult Reader and is active
in the Children's Book Guild, The USBBY, and IBBY.
Time: 6pm for 6:30 start; event concludes at 7:30pm.
Date: Friday 25 July, 2014.
Venue: The Literature Centre, Fremantle
Cost: $10 SCBWI Members/$15 non-members
Bookings: https://australiawest.scbwi.org/events/visual-literacy-with-professor-ernie-bond-usa/
Numbers are limited and early bookings are recommended.
NB: This is not a dinner event but wine and nibblies will be provided.
Book Week in Schools 2014
Perform Educational Musicals will be touring their brand new in-school production
WORLDS APART!
Celebrating the 2014 Book Week theme “Connect to Reading”, our Book Week incursion
explores
that how, in an ever changing world, books remain a consistent way to connect with others
and
celebrate the fact that a good story is timeless.
2014 will also be commemorating the Anzac Centenary being 100 years since the
First World War.
Featuring a selection of the CBCA 2014 shortlisted books
Visit the website for further details and to BOOK NOW.
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Book Discussion Group
In our April the 2014 CBCA Book of the Year Short List discussion was attended by 12 people
each of whom reviewed one or more of the 29 titles. Miraculously we managed to find copies of all
but one of the books in the two weeks since the announcement was made on 8 April.
Comments from the group included:
‘How wonderful that so many WA authors and illustrators are represented on the short list.’
‘Isn’t it great that Dianne Wolfer has two books listed in two categories?’
‘I’d hate to be judging the picture books this year.’
It was a most enjoyable and informative evening and we look forward to hearing what the W.A.
Judge, Anne-Marie Strother, has to say about the short list at her talks in June.
Short List Discussion Attendees: Gail Spiers, Loretta Young, Trish Montgomery, Sally Woffenden, Gay Tierney, Karen Goddard, Marian Hillam, Diane Henderson, Ruth Nitschke, Sue Wyche, Jan Nicholls.
May The sky so heavy by Claire Zorn is a dystopian novel set in the Blue
Mountains and Sydney. Fin and his younger brother, Max, wake up to a nuclear
winter following the detonation of missiles on the other side of the world. With
missing parents, no power and dwindling food supplies they join forces with Lucy
and Arnold from Fin’s school and head for the city. They attempt to seek refuge at
risk of death by crossing the border between inner Sydney where people are
protected and sustained and the outer suburbs where people have been left to fend
for themselves. The sky so heavy is fast-paced with themes of family, friendship,
bullying and survival. Readers are left with some hope at the end and the feeling
that a sequel may be in the offing. Shortlisted in the 2014 Book of the Year: Older
Readers category. Suitable for readers 13+
Upcoming discussions
June 25: Fairytales for wilde girls by Allyse Near
July 23: To see the world by Elaine Forrestal – Elaine will be our guest speaker
August 27: The minnow by Diana Sweeney (2013 Text Prize winner)
Gail Spiers
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Dates for your Diary 2014
Date Event
Wednesday 25 June
Book Discussion: Fairytales for wilde girls by Allyse Near Contact: Gail Spiers [email protected]
Wednesday 23 July
Book Discussion: To see the world by Elaine Forrestal – Elaine will be our guest speaker Contact: Gail Spiers [email protected]
Friday 15 August
CBC WA Book Week Dinner. Venue Claremont Yacht Club, Victoria Avenue , Claremont. Time: 7.00 for 7.30pm. Cost: Members @ $62.00 / Non-Members@ $67.00, plus drinks on consumption. Booking arrangements TBC
Saturday 16 August – Friday 22 August
Celebrating the 2014 Book Week - theme “Connect to Reading”
Wednesday 27 August
Book Discussion: The minnow by Diana Sweeney (2013 Text Prize winner) Contact: Gail Spiers [email protected]
Wednesday 24 September
Book Discussion: TBA Contact: Gail Spiers [email protected]
Wednesday 22 October
Book Discussion: TBA Contact: Gail Spiers [email protected]
Wednesday 24 November
Book Discussion: TBA Contact: Gail Spiers [email protected]
Newsletter Deadlines 2014
Issue 4: September 5th Issue 5: November 7th
Please email copy in the body of the email or as a separate Word Document and attach photos as individual high resolution jpeg images. Early contributions will be appreciated.
Email Sharon - [email protected] and Sally - [email protected]
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WA Branch Supporters
As a CBC WA member, please support these bookshops.
Show your membership card to receive 10 % discount on books.
If you would like your WA business to be listed on this page, please contact us at [email protected]
Bookcaffe, Swanbourne 137 Claremont Crescent, Swanbourne WA
6010 Ph: (08) 9385 0553
Website: www.bookcaffe.com.au
Beaufort Street Books
567 Beaufort St. Mt Lawley WA 6050 Ph: (08) 6142 7996
Website: Beaufort Street Books
Child Education Services 96 Royal Street, East Perth WA 6004
Ph: (08) 9225 6516 Website: childeducation.com.au
The Lane Bookshop 52c Old Theatre Lane,Claremont, WA 6010
Ph: (08) 9384 4423 Website: www.lanebook.com.au
Millpoint Caffe Bookshop
254 Mill Point Rd (crn Douglas Rd) South Perth WA 6151
Ph: (08) 9367 4567 Website: Millpoint Caffe Bookshop
Westbooks Children's Book Centre 396 Millpoint Road, Victoria Park WA 6100
Ph: (08) 9361 4211 Website: www.westbooks.com.au
CBCA Awards Foundation
Proudly Funding Prizes for the Children’s Book of the
Year Awards ________________
Benefactors:
Scholastic Australia Allen & Unwin
Laurie Copping OAM (in memoriam)
Thyne Reid Trust No. 1
Major Donors:
The CBCA Awards Foundation
Major Donors:
Australia Post, Sandy Campbell, Jean Chapman (in memoriam), Era Publications, Max Fatchen (in memoriam), Five Mile Press, Libby Gleeson AM, Bob Graham, Hachette Children’s Books Australia, Hardie Grant Egmont, HarperCollinsPublishers Australia, Ipswich District Teacher-Librarians’ Network, The James N Kirby Foundation, Kinross-Wolaroi School, Koala Books, The Library Board of Queensland, Beryl Moncrieff Matthews (in memoriam), Jill Midolo (in memoriam), Angela Namoi, The Northern Territory Government, Parents & Boys of Sydney Grammar Edgecliff Prep School, Penguin Books Australia, Eve Pownall (in memoriam), Random House Australia, Marion E Robertson (in memoriam), Emily Rodda (Jennifer Rowe), Gillian Rubinstein, Maurice Saxby AM, SA Dept of the Arts & Cultural Development, Cathie Tasker, University of Queensland Press, Julie Vivas, Walker Books Australia, Cassandra Weddell, Qld (in memoriam), Margaret Wild, Maisie Williams, Garah, NSW (in memoriam), Sue Williams
Donations to the CBCA Awards Foundation are tax deductible and can be sent to: PO Box 172, Blackheath, NSW, 2785 Phone : (02) 4787 8492 or (02) 9630 2424/ Fax : (02) 9630 2594 or donate on line at: http://cbca.org.au/foundation.htm