11.08.21
We know that CBCA Book Week is an important time for authors and illustrators, not only for the thrill of being able to share stories and a love of reading with young students, but also as a significant source of events and book sales income.
With lockdowns and travel restrictions affecting parts of the country, we know that CBCA Book Week will be impacted for many authors and illustrators with cancelled or postponed events, or in-person events moved online.
That’s why for this year’s CBCA Book Week from 21-27 August the Australian Society of Authors and the Australian Booksellers Association are promoting a shop local, read local campaign online, encouraging readers to buy Australian books from Australian booksellers.
Because when you buy a local book from a local independent bookstore, you are not only buying something of value, you’re investing in Australian literature and the stories that may have comforted or sustained you over the last year, you’re creating jobs in your community, you’re supporting emerging authors and the bookstores which nurture them, and you’re ensuring that a thriving literary community will feature in our post-pandemic world.
We invite you to help us share the message from 21-27 August 2021 by using the hashtags #shoplocal #readlocal on social media, and sharing posts about your favourite Australian books and/or the Australian stories that have helped to sustain you throughout the pandemic!
Download our social media tiles below, and help your readers find their local indie store by sharing the directory here. Plus you can find information on this year's CBCA Book Week theme Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds, and additional resources here.
Download a #shoplocal #readlocal Instagram tile here
Download a #shoplocal #readlocal Facebook & Twitter tile here
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