The 2026 Book Week theme is SYMPHONY OF STORIES. It will be brought to life by author/illustrator Briony Stewart whose book "Gymnastica Fantastica" won last year's Early Childhood award.
Next year's book is Luna Roo: the Kangaroo Baller by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, illustrated by Jake Ninton and published by Little Book Press.
Written by football veterans Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, Luna Roo is the story of rookie captain Luna Roo, who 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 — a heartwarming tale that shows courage and determination are a winning combination.
