Children’s Book Week
Children’s Book Week is the annual celebration of children’s books and reading. Established in 1946, it is the longest running national literacy initiative in the country.
Each year, students and libraries from all over Australia spend a week celebrating Australian books, authors and illustrators. In addition, events hosted by the Libraries give children the opportunity to meet with their favourite authors and illustrators.
City of Joondalup Libraries will host Children’s Book Week events over two and a half weeks, from Thursday 8 August – Friday 23 August 2024. The theme for 2024 is: Reading is Magic.
If you attend library programs regularly, please check the events calendar for this period as some of our standard sessions may be cancelled due to Children’s Book Week events.
Public event
- Each year City of Joondalup Libraries host an event for the public to celebrate Children’s Book Week.
- This event is designed to expand literacy knowledge and entertain.
- The City is pleased to host Cameron the Magician this year who will delight with his award-winning Abra-Da-Cameron show for kids of all ages. Join us at Joondalup Library on Saturday 10 August 2024, 10.00am – 11.00am.
Schools
- Sessions are made available to local school students.
- Students will develop their literacy knowledge and be inspired to read, write and draw.
- Expressions of interest for any of these sessions can be made online.
- Further information is available in the Children’s Book Week 2024 Program.
The City of Joondalup Libraries host a range of authors, illustrators and storytellers, to entertain and educate. This year we welcome the following talented presenters:
| Isobel Bevis | Josh Langley | Kristy Nita Brown | Tracey Dembo |
| Amy Dunjey | Sharon Giltrow | HM Waugh | Gabriel Evans |
| Aśka | Renée Treml | Perform Education | Cameron the Magician |
Home-schoolers
- Home-schooling students are encouraged to attend any of the City’s Children’s Book Week sessions.
- Contact City of Joondalup Libraries to book.
Award Winners
Find out more information about Children’s Book Week from the Children’s Book Council of Australia. The Children’s Book of the Year Award Notables List can be viewed on YouTube. The Shortlist announcement included some amazing Western Australian talent. The award winners will be announced on Friday 16 August 2024. For more details, visit The Children’s Book Council of Australia website.
Photos from Children’s Book Week 2023
