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National Simultaneous Storytime for Brisbane Kids and their Families

National Simultaneous Storytime 2024 will be held in Brisbane on Wednesday 22 May.

In this frenetic age of digital devices, screens, and downloadable entertainment, it’s easy to fall into the trap of entrusting your child’s entertainment to an app, a game, or a TV program. But one of the most precious childhood legacies you can give your child is the simple and beautiful act of sharing and enjoying a picture book together.

To celebrate Libraries and Information Week this year, National Simultaneous Storytime 2024 in Brisbane is an event that aims to help you re-acquaint yourself with the magic and excitement of reading to your child.

What is National Simultaneous Storytime?

It is exactly as the name suggests…a coordinated opportunity for parents and children to share a picture book at the same time at locations all over Brisbane. Now in its 24th successful year, Simultaneous Storytime is an annual national event to celebrate Library and Information Week. It’s also a wonderful opportunity for you to explore Brisbane’s libraries and get a better appreciation of the facilities, services, and expertise on offer.

When will Simultaneous Storytime be held this year?

This event takes place online on Wednesday 22 May 2024 at 12.00pm. Everyone can join NSS, it doesn’t matter whether you are at home, a school, a public library or even a university library. Some events will be preceded by other activities you can enjoy with your child, such as a Simultaneous Storytime puppet show. This is a free event that is guaranteed to kick start your child’s curiosity and help them to discover a lifelong love of reading. To purchase a copy o this year’s NSS book to read on the day, head over to Scholastic’s Website and order your copy now.

What can I expect from National Simultaneous Storytime this year?

This year, Brisbane’s Simultaneous Storytime 2024 will feature Bowerbird Blues written by Aura Parker.

How can I find a Simultaneous Storytime event near me?

For more information and to order this year’s book visit the National Storytime Website here.

To find your local Brisbane City Council Library click here.

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Janine Mergler

Janine Mergler is a veteran Queensland teacher, graduating from QUT with a BEd majoring in Social Sciences. After many years in the classroom, Janine moved on to academia. She has proudly trained new generations of teachers in her role as a lecturer at Queensland University of Technology Faculty of Education. She has also worked in the Queensland Government as an education specialist, developing education resources and delivering community awareness programs to help families conserve water. Currently she is the owner and editor of Families Magazine, a publication specifically targeted at parents who value a quality education for children.  Janine leads a team of professionals who write about family lifestyle, early childhood, schools and education information and family-friendly events.

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