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Children's Book Week theme announced Friday

Children’s Book Week is The CBCA’s key highlight national event of the year. Next year’s celebration will run from Saturday 22 August to Friday 28 August 2026.

We’re very excited to announce the 2026 theme on Friday 29 August 2025.

This was a milestone year for us as we celebrated 80 years of Children’s Book Week! For 8 decades, CBCA has been dedicated to inspiring young minds to journey through the countless worlds that books offer. We look forward to continuing this mission for the next 80 years and beyond!

2026 theme announcement

2026 dates

Using the Children's Book Week images

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  • Commercial use – if you wish to use the CBCA logo or images for commercial or profit-based purposes, please contact us for licensing details and applicable fees.

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