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CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Excited by all the possibilities that a conference like this offers, and with a focus firmly on story and books, the conference committee chose All the Wild Wonders as the theme for the 9th National CBCA conference.
All the Wild Wonders is the title of a poem written by author/illustrator Elizabeth Honey that has also been recorded as a song by Melbourne-based a capella group Coco’s Lunch. It encapsulated the ideas and feelings about story and books that we hoped to bring out in the conference program. We are delighted that Coco’s Lunch will open the conference with a live performance of this song.
With this overarching theme in mind, and with wild and wonderful books as inspiration, our focus became ‘How we can keep books and reading central to the lives of young people in the 21st Century’.
The first day’s program on Friday explores this focus broadly; Saturday’s program explores it from the perspective of illustration; and Sunday’s program explores it from the perspective of text and writing.
The keynote speakers have been invited to address this theme on each day and concurrent sessions that follow have been planned to expand and extend on them with opportunities for expressions of opinion and input from delegates.
In choosing the speakers and presenters for the conference program we aimed to achieve a balance across genders, genres, states and publishers. Another aim was to engage the Melbourne public in the conference and to this end we have introduced the option for two of the keynote sessions (Neil Gaiman’s and Shaun Tan’s) to be open to the general public. We have also planned a program of Satellite events in and around Melbourne over the month of May.
The Expo will be central to the conference with lunches and morning teas being served in this area.
We warmly invite you to come and participate in All the Wild Wonders...
Please click on the link below to view the Conference Program
VIEW PROGRAM
VIEW CONCURRENT SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Please note: Program is subject to change.
SATELLITE EVENTS
Melbourne is a city for The Arts...
This satellite program has been developed to offer a taste of Melbourne cultural opportunities for delegates to the conference, as well as to advertise and engage the wider Melbourne community in the theme and spirit of this conference All the Wild Wonders.
The many venues approached have responded enthusiastically, offering special opening times, programs and events. We thank them all for their generous support of the conference and hope that you make time to sample some of these ‘wild wonders’ that are on offer!
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HOOKED ON BOOKS
Australian Children's Picture Book Illustrations from the Collection of Albert Ullin
An Exhibition of the unique collection of over 90 original illustrations from Australian Children's books acquired over the past 30 years by Albert Ullin, founding owner of The Little Bookroom, Melbourne's specialist children's bookshop. |
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Jane TANNER, Born Australia, 1946
Illustration for The 1992 Little Ark Children's Calendar, compiled by Albert Ullin
December image • Child Reading with Dog and Teddy Bear, Coloured pencils, pastel and gouache
Published by Allen and Unwin, 1991 |
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Included are works by such well-known and loved illustrators as Jeannie Baker, May Gibbs, Peter Gouldthorpe, Bob Graham, Leigh Hobbs, Elizabeth Honey, Robert Ingpen, Alison Lester, Ann James, Andrew McLean, Patricia Mullins, Donna Rawlins, Gregory Rogers, Shaun Tan, Jane Tanner and Julie Vivas to name a few.
And, there is a small 'Little Bookroom' where children can read or be read to • mimicking the original specialty bookshop for children opened by Ullin in the 1960s.
The Exhibition opens in Melbourne at ArtPlay on Tuesday 1 April, 2008 and will be on display until Friday 13 June, 2008.
ArtPlay enquiries and bookings: +61 3 9664 7900
Birrarung Marr (on the Yarra below Federation Square)
Melbourne
www.artplay.com.au |
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DROMKEEN
Dromkeen Collection Art Gallery
1012 Kilmore Rd Riddells Creek Victoria
T 5428 6799 F 5428 6830
dromkeen@scholastic.com.au
www.Scholastic.com.au/dromkeen
Visit Visual Literacy Magic. Thursday 1 May, 2008 or Monday 5 May 2008
A special invitation to CBCA National Conference delegates to explore Dromkeen’s exhibitions and archives within the majestic homestead. View early fairy illustrations and an exhibition of past CBC Winners, browse the literary garden trail and discover bronze sculptures
Enjoy hot soups / breads / cheeses
$10 per guest
Bookings essential RSVP 21 April 2008 via the attached form |
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FEDERATION SQUARE • THE HEART OF MELBOURNE
Federation square offers these tours at concession rates for conference delegates
1. Fed SquareTour • $12 adults, $10 concession, $6 children... As this is a group tour, the concession rate will apply.
2. Fed SquareTour and Lunch package • $35.00 per person consisting of one hour guided tour followed by a 2-course lunch with a glass of wine at either ACMI Lounge, Cafe or Bar or BokChoy Tang.
Bookings +61 3 9655 1907
Further details are available at www.fedsquare.com |
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THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS MELBOURNE
Birdwood Avenue
South Yarra
(travel to available on Melbourne city tourist shuttle)
www.rbg.vic.gov.au
1. For the general public ( A program for children and their families)
A Garden of Stories
Let your imagination grow at the Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden with readings and hands-on action. Thursday 1 and Sunday 4 May 2008; 10.30 • 11.30am.
2. For conference delegates (A program for teachers, librarians and parents)
Literature in the Landscape
Explore the Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden to find out how stories informed the garden design, create a canvas for imaginative play and provide a space for school programs. Thursday 1 and Monday 5 May 2008; 10.30 • 11.30am and 1.30 • 2.30pm.
Bookings essential: +61 3 9252 2358. |
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STATE LIBRARY TOURS AND TALKS
Visit the State Library of Victoria and see what lies behind the wild and wonderful world of books and ideas. Special tours have been organised for conference delegates and visitors.
Mirror of the World
This stunning exhibition reveals books as objects of beauty, artistry and agents of change. It is a rare opportunity to look more closely at our world reflected through fragile medieval manuscripts, exquisitely illustrated picture books, detailed maps and narrated works.
Exhibition open daily 10am to 5pm. Free entry.
CBC special tours: Thursday 1 May 2008; 3.30 • 4.30pm and
Monday 5 May 2008 ; 11.30 • 12.30pm.
Cost: Free
Bookings required email: bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
The changing face of Victoria
Experience the people, places and events that made Victoria. History comes alive through this wonderful exhibition of artifacts, documents and images.
Exhibition open daily 10am • 5pm. Free entry.
CBC special tours: Friday 2 May 2008 to Sunday 4 May 2008 2pm • 3pm
Cost: Free.
Bookings required email: bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
The Children's Literature Collection
Wander through the childhood of ages past with this breathtaking collection of 84,000 children’s books published between the 16th and 21st centuries. Trace the path of children’s literature and see just how far we have come
CBC special tours: Thursday 1 May 2008; 2 • 3pm
Cost: Free
Bookings required email: bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Contact Cathy Miller on +61 3 8664 7279 for more details.
State Library of Victoria
328 Swanston Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
PH: +61 3 86647276
FAX: +61 3 96394143
www.slv.vic.gov.au/readalert/
www.slv.vic.gov.au/youthlit/
www.insideadog.com.au |
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THE ARRIVAL AT THE VICTORIAN ARTS CENTRE
An exhibition of original illustrations and background work from The Arrival by Shaun Tan can be seen in the Foyer of The George Fairfax Studio Theatre at the Victorian Arts Centre. More information about this exhibition can be found at: www.theartscentre.net.au
The Victorian Arts Centre is situated at:
100 St Kilda Road
Southbank
Phone: 03 9281 8000
On Friday 2nd May delegates are invited to attend The Arrival by Spare Parts Theatre Company. The Arrival is a universal tale of the challenges, the humour and adventures of arriving in a new country, and resonates far beyond any arrival…a new school, a new job, a new town.
Booking Information:
Tickets may be purchased for $25 each.
This includes entry to the play only.
Attendance is optional and the cost is additional to your registration fee.
Seats are limited so book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
To book simply:
1. Email the conference organisers with your booking request and send through payment as per the normal registration process; or
2. Go back into the online system using your Access Key:
• go to the conference registration page at www.iceaustralia.com/cbca2008
• under Attendee Login, enter your Access Key and hit ‘Submit Query’
(your personal registration details will be displayed)
• in the left-hand panel, click ‘edit’ against the Functions Page
• in the right-hand panel, select ‘The Arrival’ and then click ‘Save’
• you may then hit the ‘refresh’ button to review your changes
• you may pay by credit card online by going into the ‘Payment’ page |
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CITY LIBRARY
253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Website: www.citylibrary.org.au
‘All the Wild Wonders: from children and children’s books’ - An exhibition of children’s art, sponsored by Zart Art.
Thursday 1 May to Friday 30 May (Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.00am to 7.45pm, Friday 8.00am to 5.45pm and Sat 10.00am to 12.45pm) |
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JEWISH MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA
26 Alma Road,St Kilda
Website: www.jewishmuseum.com.au
Charles Aisen ‘Man of Iron’. This exhibition of tin sculptures traces his life journey and that of many Jews who migrated to Australia. |
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