Book Week

Symphony of Stories

Book an Adventure

Welcome Kids! Let’s celebrate the magic of Book Week!

The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has been running Book Week since 1945! It’s a celebration of books and Australian children's authors and illustrators.

The 2026 CBCA Book Week takes place from 24-28 August and the theme is Symphony of Stories!

Join in our fantastic book-themed activities at every library branch including a scavenger hunt, zine making, dress-up opportunities, craft and more.

Meet illustrator Dean Rankine on Monday 17 August at Hoppers Crossing Library, 4:00-5:00pm for an illustration workshop and meet author/illustrator Nicky Johnston on Thursday 27 August Point Cook Library, 4:00-5:00pm, for an illustration workshop.

Join us for a special Book Week celebration of the 100th anniversary of the book Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne in our Baby Time, Rhyme time and Story Time sessions. 

Plus explore a range of Kids Club Online Book Week activities, Story Box Library activities and discover the CBCA Book of the Year Awards.

Kids Club Online Activities - Visit Kids Club Online for amazing activities and fun things to do for Book Week 

Let your imagination run wild! Imagine the magical places you will go when you dream yourself into a book and listen to a Symphony of Stories.

Hoppers Crossing Library

Book Week 2026 banner, including logo and theme 'Symphony of Stories'

Lego Club - Book Week - Hoppers Crossing Library

Join us for a special Book Week themed Lego Club! Use your imagination to design, build and free play using Lego. Ages 5-12. Older and younger siblings are welcome.
Hoppers Crossing

Julia Gillard Library Tarneit

Manor Lakes Library

Image from the book Winnie the Pooh

Rhyme Time -Book Week - Winnie the Pooh - Manor Lakes Library

Join us for a special Book Week celebration of the 100th anniversary of the book Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne in our Rhyme time session. To attend this session, you must have child aged 1 - 5 years
Manor Lakes
Banner image for Book Week 2026

Kids Club - Book Week - Manor Lakes Library

Join us for a special Book Week session of Kids Club celebrating a Symphony of Stories. This event is held weekly during school term and is suitable for 5-12 year olds.
Manor Lakes
drawing from the book Winnie the Pooh

Story Time - Book Week - Winnie the Pooh- Manor Lakes Library

Join us for a special Book Week celebration of the 100th anniversary of the book Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne in our Story Time session. To attend this session, you must have a child aged 1-5 years.
Manor Lakes

Point Cook Library

Werribee Library

Williams Landing Library Lounge

CBCA Book Awards & Lists

2026 CBCA Book Lists and Awards

Every year the CBCA hosts the Book of the Year Awards for Australian children's books published over the past year. The judges select books for the notable list, shortlist and winners. 

The Awards aim to: 

  • promote quality literature for young Australians by Australians 
  • support and encourage a wide range of Australian writers and illustrators of books for young people aged 0 to 18 
  • celebrate contributions to Australian children’s literature. 

These awards are now the most influential and highly respected literary award for children in Australia. The Awards affirm the quality of some of Australia’s most creative people and provide a boost to their capacity to devote time to their craft. 

Check out the 2026 CBCA Shortlist and the 2026 Notable Books.

Story Box Library Activities

Enjoy watching some of the 2026 CBCA Picture Books read aloud on Story Box Library. You can also discover selected CBCA books from previous years.

Story Box Library is offering special activities relating to the CBCA Picture Books. You can solve a mystery, get crafty, play games, be a book judge or listen to the sound of picture books. 

Each activity provides instructions and a QR code to access the relevant resources that you will need to complete the activity. 

Visit Story Box Library