Children's Book Week 2026
K-2 Entry Form 3-6 Entry Form Information Sheet
Children's Book Week runs from Saturday, 22 August to Friday, 28 August 2026
The 2026 Children’s Book Week theme is ‘Symphony of Stories’.
Our talented illustrator is the fabulous Briony Stewart, award-winning author-illustrator of ‘Gymnastica Fantastica’ and other children’s books.
It’s time to let your creativity sing, the 2026 Book Week Competition is open until 7 August!
Students in Kindy to Year 2 can enter the Drawing Competition by illustrating a favourite book character playing a musical instrument. Download an entry form HERE.
Students in Year 3 to 6 can join the Writing Competition by crafting a story that blends characters with musical instruments in a fun, imaginative way. Download an entry form HERE.
With a Lenovo Tablet as the major prize, now’s the perfect moment to pick up your pencils, markers or keyboards and start creating your masterpiece.
See more information about the competition HERE.
What is Children's Book Week?
Each year since 1945 the CBCA has brought children and books together across Australia through CBCA Book Week. During this time schools and public libraries spend one glorious week celebrating books and Australian children's authors and illustrators. Classroom teachers, teacher librarians and public librarians create colourful displays, develop activities, run competitions and tell stories relating to a theme to highlight the importance of reading. You will often see parades with students dressed as their favourite book character.
Huge thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!