Links

To see links to our sponsors, go to the Acknowledgements Page.

Children's Book Council of Australia 

www.cbc.org.au

The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) is a volunteer run, not for profit, organisation that was established in 1945 and is comprised of individual members who are passionate about children's and young adult literature.

State Library of Western Australia 

www.liswa.wa.gov.au

The mission of the State Library of Western Australia is to enrich the lives of Western Australians by:
  • enabling access to resources for information, learning, enterprise and recreation; and
  • collecting and preserving our social and documentary heritage for current and future generations.

Focus on Fiction 

Focus on Fiction: Authors and Illustrators

Includes information about authors and illustrators of children's and young adult literature, and adult authors whose work appeals to older student readers. Preference is given to Australian authors and illustrators.

Books Illustrated 

www.booksillustrated.com.au

A centre for children's literature in Australia. Specialising in exhibitions and sales of original book illustrations, limited edition prints and signed picture books. Our showroom is open by appointment and for advertised events.

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators 

www.scbwiaustralia.org

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators offers a variety of services to people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children’s literature. The SCBWI acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literature for young people.

Australian Society of Authors 

www.asauthors.org

The Australian Society of Authors is a professional association for Australia's literary creators. Members are biographers, illustrators, academics, cartoonists, scientists, food and wine writers, children’s writers, ghost writers, librettists, travel writers, romance writers, translators, computer programmers, journalists, poets and novelists.

writingWA 

www.writingwa.org

writingWA fosters literary talent and achievement, develops markets for Western Australian writing, and promotes excellence in writing.

Centre for Youth Literature 

State Library Victoria Centre for Youth Literature

The Centre for Youth Literature promotes reading. It offers exciting and affordable book events for young people and professionals. Teenagers and children meet great writers and talented young actors - bringing reading to life. Professional learning programs and the biennial Reading Matters conference keep adults in touch with crucial issues and ideas in youth literature.

The Style File 

www.thestylefile.com

The Style File showcases the work of some of Australia's most talented book illustrators. The Style File is a folio of pages, each showcasing the work of a different book illustrator. An extensive range of illustration styles and expertise are represented.

The Fremantle Prison 

www.fremantleprison.com.au

The Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia's premier heritage sites, centrally located in the heart of the port city of Fremantle. The Prison was built by convicts in the 1850s and was closed as a place of incarceration in 1991 after 136 years of continuous use. It was opened to the public in 1992 as a tourist site and in recognition of its heritage value

wordbox 

wordbox4writers.wordpress.com

wordbox is a huge national resource listing Australian writing competitions, opportunities, literary events, workshops and reading activities for school-aged Australians. Competition entries are by date, for organised types.