This is a call out to all story lovers to join Parkes Shire Library for National Simultaneous Storytime 2026 (NSS) as we come together to read Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at 12pm.
Parkes Shire Library is proud to be part of this much-loved national tradition for its 26th year, hosting a free event featuring a live performance of this year’s chosen book, Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller.
Written by football veterans Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, and illustrated by Jake Minton, the story follows rookie captain Luna Roo as she leaves nothing on the pitch while leading FC Outback in a thrilling face-off against Bush United. Faced with a spider goalkeeper, snakes in attack and bubbling nerves, Luna must trust her skills and her teammates to soar to victory. Luna Roo theKangaroo Baller captures the excitement of the game while sharing a heartwarming message about courage, teamwork and determination.
“Come and cheer for Luna Roo as she finds her inner strength on the field in this energetic underdog story,” said Parkes Shire Council’s Cultural, Education and Library Services Manager, Kerryn Jones.
NSS is held annually. Each year, a picture book written and illustrated by Australian creators is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other locations across the nation.
To join the live performance at Parkes Shire Library, RSVP via events.humanitix.com/national-simultaneous-storytime-2026-parkes-library or contact the Library on 6861 2309. A reminder that the Peak Hill Library will celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime on Tuesday, 26 May at 11:30am with an extra special Storytime planned for local families.