2026 National Simultaneous Storytime: Luna Roo

Next date: Thursday, 28 May 2026 | 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

This year we will be reading Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, illustrated by Jake Minton and published by Little Book Press.

National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual event where all libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, book shops and more - all come together to read the same book at the same time!

It's a great way for children to explore new books and develop their literacy skills in a fun and interesting way.

About the Book

Rookie captain Luna Roo leaves nothing on the pitch as she leads 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.

About the Authors:

Adam Jackson

Adam Jackson has worked in football for nearly 20 years, starting his career at Manchester United then moving to Australia to work in sports publishing, most notably leading the sales and marketing for football magazine FourFourTwo. He is currently the Head of Marketing at global sports broadcaster beIN SPORTS, who broadcast European football in Australia and New Zealand.

Adrian Lloyd

Adrian Lloyd has played football for over 40 years and is a FA qualified coach, having coached at Fulham FC in London and both adult and children's teams in Australia. Adrian has also spent the last 20 years working in publishing, marketing and digital advertising for major global publishers and brands.

About the Illustrator: Jake Minton

Jake Minton lives on Bundjalung Country near Byron Bay. Jake was a finalist for the Little Hare Illustration Prize in 2022. His first picture book, There's No Such Book, went on to be shortlisted for the CBCA Award for Best New Illustrator. Jake's second picture book, Two Turtles, has been named an Honour Book in the 2025 CBCA Awards. Jake is also the illustrator of the popular illustrated junior-fiction series Zombie Diaries, and will launch the new Australian graphic novel imprint Figment with his title Inked in April 2025.

When

Location

Ryde Library, 1 Pope Street, Ryde, 2112, View Map