We hope you’re as pumped as we are about sharing Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller this upcoming National Simultaneous Storytime! The NSS event brings together kids, educators, parents and caregivers from all corners of the community to read the same story at the same time, promoting the value of reading and literacy and the power of collective storytelling. Don’t forget to mark Wednesday the 27th of May at 12pm AEST in your diaries, and get ready to take part in Australia’s biggest shared reading initiative with millions of people across the country.

Registrations for NSS 2026 are now open, with over a million people already signed up to read Luna Roo together in May. To register and receive all the free early-access news and resources, head to ALIA’s website here.

We can’t wait to unveil our very special Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller story read with legendary Australian soccer player and former Matilda, Elise Kellond-Knight! Book One in the Animal World Cup series from authors Adrian Lloyd and Adam Jackson and illustrator Jake A. Minton, Luna Roo is a high-energy story about the ultimate Aussie underdog that will have you cheering like you’re in the stands – and we know that the inspirational tale set on the soccer field is guaranteed to become a favourite with young readers! Hear more about the NSS event, and what makes Luna Roo so special, with this message from the storyteller herself.

Make sure to keep an eye on the StoryBox Hub website for more behind-the-scenes peeks and updates as we count down to National Simultaneous Storytime 2026 with Elise and Luna Roo – and don’t forget to register via the ALIA website to join in all the shared fun too!