Children's Book Week® is held annually in August. In 2026 the theme was 'Symphony of Stories' and a festival of events were run during Book Week, you can view a few special photos at the bottom of this page.
In 2027 Book Week returns from Saturday 21 August to Friday 27 August, with the theme "Catch the Reading Bug". Bookmark this page to keep up to date with related announcements .
This national celebration was developed by the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) to promote excellence in writing and publishing for young people and encourage children to develop a love of reading and books. Since 1946 CBCA has held annual Awards for Australian writers, and 2026's long list can be seen below. These titles are available to borrow from your local library. Winners were announced on 21 August 2026 and can be seen featured further down the page.
Children's Book Week Titles
In the City of Gosnells, Children's Book Week® features sessions with visiting children’s authors, storytellers and illustrators. An events list will become available here when bookings open.
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Children's Book Week® 2026 is supported by The Government of Western Australia through The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport and The WA Branch of the Children's Book Council of Australia.
2026 Award winners
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