Book Week 2020 - Curious Creatures, Wild Minds

• Teachers resource publication celebrating Children’s Book Council of Australia - Book Week 2020 
• In-depth essay with literary links exploring the theme, Curious Creatures, Wild Minds 
• Activities and discussions are curriculum-linked and perfect for artroom, classroom and library teachers.  
• It includes art making activities based on the six shortlisted early childhood books and six shortlisted picture books.  
• It celebrates the rich link between art and literacy.  
• This publication is supported by the Zart Education workshop program. 

Zart Education’s Book Week publication includes:

1500-word essay exploring the theme, Curious Creatures, Wild Minds
Twenty-four art making activities based on the six shortlisted Early Childhood books and six shortlisted Picture books
Curriculum linked content discussions and teacher notes

The 2020 theme as chosen by The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) is "Curious Creatures, Wild Minds". The focus concepts for this year shortlisted books are Friendship, Gratitude, Resilience, family and belonging.

For so long now, the Children’s Book Council of Australia and CBCA Children’s Book Week have supported art teachers, classroom teachers and librarians in fostering the love of Australian literature by capturing the imagination of young people. The value is immeasurable. It encourages creative, informed and positive social engagement by highlighting the importance of storytelling. Zart is a very proud partner of the Children’s Book Council of Australia.