Record Number |
21740 |
ISBN |
9781741178166 |
1741178169 |
Location |
CHCA 305.89 FIR |
Author |
Firebrace, Isaiah, (author). |
Title |
Come together : things every Aussie kid should know about the First Peoples / Isaiah Firebrace ; illustrations by Jaelyn Blumalwai. |
Published |
Richmond, Vic. : Hardie Grant Explore, 2022. |
©2022. |
Collation |
40 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 27 x 31 cm. |
Content types |
still image |
text |
Carrier type |
volume |
General Note |
“Last year Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara singer and former Eurovision contestant Isaiah Firebrace petitioned parliament to get Aboriginal history lessons in every Australian classroom. Now, a year on, he's penned some of the lessons he'd like taught, in a brand new children's book.” -- ABC Radio National Breakfast 21.11.22 |
Summary Note |
In this book, Isaiah, a Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara man, establishes a foundation of First Nations knowledge with 20 key topics and connects us to each topic through his own personal story and culture, from the importance of Elders to the Dreaming. |
Target Audience |
Children from 5 years. |
Awards Note |
CBCA Eve Pownall Award (AUS) (Shortlist - 2023) |
Indie Book Awards - Best Children's (AUS) (Long List - 2023) |
BookPeople Kids' Reading Guide Award - Children's Bk of the Year (AUS) (Shortlist - 2023) |
Subject |
Aboriginal Australians -- Juvenile literature |
Aboriginal Australians -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature |
CHCA Children Collection Aboriginal Themes |
Added Name |
Blumalwai, Jaelyn, (illustrator). |
Internet Site |
ABC Radio National interview |
See Also |
Teaching notes |
See Also |
Publisher website |