Yornadaiyn Woolagoodja
Reviewed onYornadaiyn Woolagoodja’s commitment to representing his “Country and Culture … to help people understand” is the premise of this extraordinary book. In Yornadaiyn Woolagoodja, the senior West Kimberley artist takes …
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Ngaginybe Jarragbe: My Story
Reviewed onShirley Purdie comes from a long line of Gija artists from the remote community of Warmun in the East Kimberley. Ngaginybe Jarragbe: My Story is her story. The author/illustrator tells …
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Under the Shade
Reviewed onIn Under the Shade, debut author Blake Innes interweaves stories of three key identities to create an intriguing, sometimes challenging meld of Indigenous Australian mythology and moving drama. One identity …
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Willy-Willy Wagtail: Tales from the Bush Mob
Reviewed onBold illustrations and beautiful book design contribute to the appeal of this endearing story book. This is the first in a series of Western Australian bush creature stories from the …
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Australia’s Funniest Yarns
Reviewed onGraham Seal has built a strong reputation for his wit and wisdom when it comes to relaying classic Aussie tales and comebacks. At the heart of every account is the …
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Yinti series
Reviewed onYinti is a Walmajarri boy growing up in the Great Sandy Desert in the North West of Australia. The Yinti series (Yinti: Desert Child, Yinti: Desert Dog, and Yinti: Desert …
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Baby Business
Reviewed onThe women and children of a family group gather to welcome a new baby to Country. The Aunties explain the steps of the traditional smoking ceremony (smoke on the baby’s …
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Great Bush Stories
Reviewed onThis book offers a selection of over 80 ‘colourful yarns and true tales from life on the land’ arranged under ten thematic headings, including ‘Plagues and Perishes’, ‘Pastimes and Pleasures’ …
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Bush and Beyond: Stories from Country
Reviewed onThese beautifully narrated and uniquely Western Australian stories have universal appeal. Genuine and heartfelt, they represent an opportunity to hear from voices not often heard. Readers will find reflections on …
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False Claims of Colonial Thieves
Reviewed onThis is a powerful and heart-wrenching book that deserves a wide readership. In this dialogue of beautiful, strong poems, two accomplished poets share their ecological concerns about the devastation of …
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