Simultaneous Story Time!!

FREE

ZNC Connection Centre at 12pm

It’s a great day for reading and sport enthusiasts alike as the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) announces that Luna Roo: the Kangaroo Baller — written by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, and illustrated by Jake Minton — has been selected as the official book for National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) 2026. 

On Wednesday 27 May 2026 at 12.00 pm AEST, millions of children, parents, teachers, and library lovers across Australia and beyond will come together to read Luna Roo at the same time — celebrating the joy of reading, storytelling and connection. Published by Little Book Press the story follows the spirited kangaroo Luna and her friends as they chase their football dreams across the outback, blending action, teamwork and fun to inspire young readers. Luna Roo was selected from 84 submissions from publishers around the country.