National Simultaneous Storytime 2006

What is it

The Australian Library and Information Association organises National Simultaneous Storytime
in September every year. The aim is to:

• promote the value of reading and literacy
• promote the value of books
• promote an Australian writer and publisher, and
• promote storytime activities in public libraries around the country.

National Simultaneous Storytime provides a great opportunity to involve parents, grandparents,
the press and others to participate in and enjoy the occasion. At the same time, it highlights
the importance of reading and literacy for children, and demonstrates how this can be a fun experience.

When

In 2006, National Simultaneous Storytime will take place during National Literacy and Numeracy Week, on
Friday 1 September 2006 at 11:00am AEST.

And the book this year is...

How to register

ALIA invites all public library services, primary and pre-school libraries, early-childhood centres and pre-schools to participate in reading the picture book Good Night, Me simultaneously throughout the country.

For further information, please phone 02 6215 8235 or e-mail (please remove '.nospam' from address).

Book and activity packs

The order form [143kb pdf] and online ordering are available now.

Merchandise delivery will be mid August.

Copyright notice: The blackline masters supplied in the activity packs may be used for activities only as part of National Simultaneous Storytime 2006.

The following products are available for purchase:

Activity pack + book

• a paperback edition of the 2006 NSS picture book, Good Night, Me
• an exclusive Good Night, Me activity promotion pack containing a colour poster, 10 colour door hangers, 10 balloons (with printed text 'Good Night, Me), Draw the Orangutan's Dream activity sheet (photocopiable), and orangutan craft activity (photocopiable)

Activity pack

• an exclusive Good Night, Me activity promotion pack containing a colour poster, 10 colour door hangers, 10 balloons (with printed text 'Good Night, Me), Draw the Orangutan's Dream activity sheet (photocopiable), and orangutan craft activity (photocopiable)

Balloon pack

• a pack of 25 light purple balloons with printed text 'Good Night, Me'

Door hanger pack

• a pack of 25 colour door hangers with Good Night, Me artwork

Background

The first National Simultaneous Storytime was held during Library and Information Week 2001. Since 2002, NSS has taken place during National Literacy and Numeracy Week. The cross-promotion of National Simultaneous Storytime and National Literacy and Numeracy Week by ALIA and the Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) has resulted in a greater interest in National Simultaneous Storytime and ensures that the event continues to attract a wide audience from around Australia.

In 2005, over 38,000 children at 739 locations took part in readings of Wombat Stew by Marcia K Vaughan and Pamela Lofts. Over 290 books and 670 accompanying activity packs were sold.