Book Week Resources
Get ready for Book Week with teacher-created activities, worksheets, crafts and classroom displays.
18 resources availableMake Book Week engaging and educational with our collection of teacher-created resources. Find activities, worksheets, crafts, displays and lesson ideas that bring Book Week to life while connecting to curriculum outcomes. Resources suitable for all primary year levels.
About Book Week Resources
Book Week teaching resources help Australian primary teachers celebrate one of the most exciting events in the school calendar — the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book Week, held annually in August. Book Week is a wonderful opportunity to ignite a love of reading, celebrate Australian children's literature, and bring stories to life through creative activities, dress-up days, and author studies. Quality Book Week resources help teachers plan an engaging, literacy-rich week that students will remember long after the costumes are put away.
TeachBuySell's Book Week collection includes resources linked to the annual CBCA shortlisted and award-winning books, book character costume and parade resources, author study activities, reading response tasks for Book Week titles, creative writing activities inspired by shortlisted books, and classroom display resources celebrating the joy of reading. Browse activities for Book Week parades, book talk and recommendation resources, 'reading makes' craft activities, and literacy games and tasks inspired by favourite children's books.
Book Week is the perfect time to celebrate reading as a shared community experience — not just an individual skill. Many resources in our collection are designed for whole-class or whole-school participation, helping build a reading culture that extends beyond the classroom walls. Browse our Book Week collection to find resources that make the CBCA Book Week a literacy celebration your students will look forward to every year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Book Week resources updated each year to reflect the current CBCA shortlist?
Many sellers update their resources annually to include activities linked to the current CBCA shortlisted books. Check individual listing descriptions and publication dates to ensure resources relate to the current year's shortlist or theme.
Are there resources for the Book Week parade and character dress-up?
Yes. Book Week parades are a beloved tradition and we have resources for planning and celebrating the parade, including book character research templates, 'guess my character' activities, and display resources showcasing student costume choices.
Can I find author study resources for popular Australian children's authors?
Absolutely. Author studies are a wonderful way to deepen students' engagement with books and their creators. Browse resources for author study of popular Australian children's authors, including biography research templates, comparative text activities, and creative writing inspired by an author's style.
Are there Book Week resources for Foundation and early primary students?
Yes. We have Book Week resources for very young readers, including simple picture book response activities, character drawing and labelling tasks, and class reading recommendations boards appropriate for Foundation, Year 1, and Year 2.
Do Book Week resources include reading recommendation and sharing activities?
Yes. Many resources encourage students to share their favourite books with each other through reading recommendation cards, book talk templates, and class reading walls — building a culture of reading as a social, community activity.