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The following book suggestions come from the C.B.C.A (Children's Book Council of Australia) Notables list.  It is the perfect guide to share with young people. Compiled from critiques submitted by our expert judges, this document can aid children's discovery of good stories to read, a reported reason they give for not reading.

National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. Now in its 24th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6.

The event is FREE, and will be held on Wednesday 22nd May this year. Head to the website for more information and to register your school or class group.