ACTF resources for CBCA Book Week
The Children’s Book Council of Australia has celebrated Book Week every year since 1945. From 17 - 23 August this year, children, parents, schools and libraries will celebrate books and Australian children’s authors and illustrators. Teachers, the following ACTF resources will help to foster a love of books and highlight the importance of reading and writing.
Hear from popular Australian authors and illustrators
Live on 23 August: Nadia Wheatley speaks about character development
On-Demand: Past Q&A webinar with Danny Katz and Mitch Vane (Little Lunch books)
Find these Book Week episodes on ABC iview
Little Lunch: ‘The Dress Up Day’
Hardball - Series 2: ‘Book Week!’
Discover kids’ TV series based on books
A 10-part live-action series based on the books by Leonie Norrington. Episodes are available in English, Eastside Kriol and Torres Strait Creole.
A recently released animated series inspired by the book series by AFL legend Eddie Betts.
A mockumentary comedy series based on the book series by Danny Katz and Mitch Vane.
Children’s author Tim Winton introduced Lockie to the world in his iconic series of three books.
This series adapts the classic picture book written by Nadia Wheatley and illustrated by Donna Rawlins.
This much-loved comedy series is based on the stories of celebrated children's author, Paul Jennings.
Feature film screening from 19 September. Our page-to-screen resource is available now.
A gentle family drama series based on the beloved children’s books of award-winning novelist, Colin Thiele.
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August 12th 2024
RUNT: Discover the screen adaptation of Craig Silvey's award-winning novel
Are your students reading Runt this term? Wrap up your teaching unit with our new page-to-screen resource and a trip to the cinema!
August 6th 2024
Children’s media industry to gather for ACCS
Children’s media leaders will converge on Coffs Harbour later this month for the second annual Australian Children’s Content Summit, which takes place amid a period of rapid transition for the children’s screen industry.
August 5th 2024
RUNT screen adaptation to premiere this weekend
The heartwarming family feature film RUNT starring Jai Courtney and Celeste Barber will have its world premiere in Melbourne this weekend, before opening in cinemas across Australia this September.
August 2nd 2024
Australian children’s content goes global
It has been a busy first half of the year for the sales team, with the ACTF catalogue of new and award-winning programs in high demand.
July 23rd 2024
Series spotlight: Little Lunch
“The Office, set in the playground,” is how creators described Little Lunch in the lead up to its launch. A heart-warming series that takes place during the 15-minute primary school morning tea break, Little Lunch broke new ground by using mockumentary format in Australian children’s television for the first time.