Book Week 2026
Book Week is fast approaching! The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has chosen the theme Symphony of Stories for this year's Book Week, which runs from 22nd August to 28th August. We have many exciting events to enjoy as we celebrate books and reading.
Author and Illustrator Visits
In August, the children will have the opportunity to meet and learn from some of Australia's renowned authors and illustrators.
Morris Gleitzman - Author
Our Year 5/6 students will welcome author Morris Gleitzman, next Tuesday 11th August at 9:30 am. Morris is happy to sign copies of the children's books if they wish to bring them to school on the day.
Lucinda Gifford - Author and Illustrator
Our Prep to Year 4 students will begin celebrating Book Week on Friday 21st August with a visit from Lucinda Gifford, who is both an author and illustrator. We have been exploring many of her books during Library sessions this year. A particular favourite of Lucinda’s books is Valerie: Australia’s Bravest Sausage Dog which is inspired by the incredible true story of a sausage dog that went missing on Kangaroo Island for many months.
Families have the opportunity to pre-order Lucinda's books if they wish through The Little Book Room. Simply click on the link below.
https://www.littlebookroom.com.au/school-visits/
Jo Dabrowski - Author
On Friday 28th August all of our students will participate in a session with Jo Dabrowski who is a local author. Jo has two books shortlisted for the CBCA awards this year: Dear Broccoli and The Thing About Christmas so we have our fingers crossed that she wins a prize.
Families have the opportunity to pre-order Jo's books if they wish. Simply click on the link below. The ordered books will be delivered to Corpus Christi prior to Jo's visit ready for her to sign on the day. All orders must be completed by Friday 14th August.
https://www.lamontauthors.com.au/buy-authors-book/
Andy Griffiths - Author
Renowned author Andy Griffith will visit Corpus Christi on Thursday 27th August! Andy’s Treehouse series and Just series are very popular and very well read!
Use the link below to purchase Andy's books from The Little Book Room who organised the competion for Andy's visit. All books ordered before midnight Monday 10th August will be signed by Andy and he will personally deliver them to the school on 27th August.
Book Week Parade
Monday 24th August at 9:00 am. Time to start planning a book character costume for this year's parade.
We are looking forward to celebrating Book Week.
Happy reading!
Jane Wilkinson
Teacher Librarian