Award-winning author and illustrator Aura Parker shared her book ‘Bowerbird Blues’ with more than 2 million participants across Australia.
National Simultaneous Storytime is a bright idea from the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year, a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously across the country. This year, Aura Parker was chosen to read her book ‘Bowerbird Blues’.
More than 2 million other participants joined in through livestream from libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.
Now in its 24th successful year, this well-loved event aims to promote the value of reading and literacy as well as encourage everyone to visit their local library.
‘Bowerbird Blues’ stars a bowerbird on the search for blue that ends up finding more than they planned. It's a moving story of longing and connection that unfolds as the bowerbird's search sends him soaring across the sea, sky and city.
Aura’s picture books are joyful with a playful sense of humour, brimming with details to explore.
Award-winning author and illustrator Aura Parker read her book ‘Bowerbird Blues’ for the official National Simultaneous Storytime reading at Green Square Library.
National Simultaneous Storytime is held by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) in partnership with Scholastic.
Published 28 May 2024
