It’s time to start planning events for National Simultaneous Storytime. Here is the update from ALIA….

Libraries, school classrooms, bookstores, childcare centres, coffee shops, mums and dads clubs and children’s hospitals are all invited to register for NSS !

The Australian Library and Information Assocation is delighted to announce that the 2007 NSS book is:

The Magic Hat
Written by Mem Fox
Illustrated by Tricia Tusa
Published by Scholastic Australia
ISBN: 186504436 (pbk.)

When : Thursday 6 September 2007 at 11:00am

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.

Visit the ALIA NSS 2007 site to register, order activity packs and get some inspiration for your event.