Come to the library and listen to a reading of "The Speedy Sloth" followed by some fun activities for this year's National Simultaneous Storytime.

Now in its 23rd successful year, National Simultaneous Storytime is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy using an Australian children's book.

No bookings required. All ages and abilities welcome.

About the author

Rebecca Young is an award-winning author from Sydney.

Her first book, Button Boy, illustrated by Sue deGennaro, was a Notable Book for the 2012 CBCA Awards and has been published internationally. In 2016, Teacup, illustrated by Matt Ottley, won the Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children’s Literature in the NSW Premier’s Literacy Awards.

About the illustrator

Heath McKenzie is an award-winning children’s book illustrator who has written and illustrated countless books for children. Heath lives in Melbourne with his wife, two kids, dog, and a fish that he considers more of a lodger than a family member.