The 2026 Children’s Book Week theme is ‘Symphony of Stories’.
Celebrate the magic of stories during Children’s Book Week with free virtual excursions! Join award-winning authors, illustrators, and Library educators for engaging online sessions that bring books to life.
Available across Australia, these interactive experiences are a wonderful way to inspire young readers and celebrate a love of literacy.
Book Week with Sandhya Parappukkaran
Bilingual children’s author Sandhya Parappukkaran explores what ‘home’ means.
Monday 24 August 2026 at 10:00 am – 10:30 am AEST
Book Week with Charlotte Barkla
Meet author Charlotte Barkla and have fun with stories.
Monday 24 August 2026 at 2pm – 2:30 pm AEST
Book Week with Jazz Money
Multi-award-winning Wiradjuri poet and artist Jazz Money shares the inspiration behind her picture book The Frog’s First Song.
Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 10:00 am – 10:45 am AEST
Book Week: Chasing the prize
Come on a creative writing adventure as we explore the 5 Elements of Plot, inspired by one of the State Library’s stories.
Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm AEST
Book Week with Katrin Dreiling
This Book Week, enjoy a workshop with Katrin Dreiling, illustrator of The Fast Lane and I’m Not Too Much.
Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 10:00 am – 10:45 am AEST
Book Week with Clayton Zane Comber and Conor McCammon
Join Clayton Zane Comber and Conor McCammon, co-authors of The Marvellous Submarine and Gimme Some Space.
Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm AEST
Book Week with Deb Fitzpatrick
Join author Deb Fitzpatrick as she shares how she is inspired by real life.
Thursday 27 August 2026 at 10:00 am – 10:45 am AEST
Book Week with Peter Carnavas
Peter Carnavas shares his recently released book Kid: A small goat on a big adventure.
Thursday 27 August 2026 at 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm AEST
Book Week with Sheena Garg
Join Sheena Garg as she dives into the joy and colours of her latest picture book.
Friday 28 August 2026 at 10:00 am – 10:30 am AEST
Book Week with Kristin Darell
Join Kristin Darell, author of It’s Twin a Thing and Football Fever series, for a fun online workshop.
Friday 28 August 2026 at 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm AEST