National Simultaneous Storytime 2007

Media Release

Mem Fox to read The Magic Hat for National Simultaneous Storytime!

We are very excited to announce that as part of the National Simultaneous Storytime Mem Fox will give a reading of her book, The Magic Hat, at her local library in South Australia.

If you live in the Adelaide area this is a wonderful opportunity to meet Mem Fox and hear The Magic Hat read by its author! There will also be opportunity to have your copy of The Magic Hat signed by Mem after the reading.

For your chance to hear Mem Fox read The Magic Hat as part of National Simultaneous Storytime be at:

The Brighton Library
20 Jetty Road Brighton
South Australia
11:00am
Thursday, 6th September

Book for 2007

We are 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

How to Participate

Will be available soon.

Copyright notice : The blackline masters supplies in the activity packs may be used for activities only as part of National Simultaneous Storytime 2007.

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 and communities 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.

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 2006, approximately 40,000 children at over 620 locations took part in the simultaneous reading of Good night, me written by Andrew Daddo and illustrated by Emma Quay. Over 870 books and 650 activity packs were sold.

Books in previous years

• 2006 - Good night, me by Andrew Daddo and illustrated by Emma Quay
• 2005 - Wombat stew by Marcia K Vaughan and Pamela Lofts
• 2004 - Muddled-up farm written by Mike Dumbleton and illustrated by Jobi Murphy
• 2003 - I don't want to go to school written by Christine Harris and illustrated by Craig Smith
• 2002 - Mrs Wilkinson's chooks by Leone Peguero and Mike Spoor
• 2001 - Edward the emu written by Sheena Knowles and illustrated by Rod Clement