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Come Together

Things Every Aussie Kid Should Know about the First Peoples
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 CBCA 'EVE POWNALL' AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 ABIA 'SOCIAL IMPACT BOOK OF THE YEAR' SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 BOOKPEOPLE KIDS' READING GUIDE AWARDS 'CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR' SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 WILDERNESS 'KARAJIA AWARDS FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE' Come Together is a heart-warming, debut picture book for children aged 5 and up from pop artist Isaiah Firebrace, inspired by his petition to the Australian Government calling for Aboriginal history to be taught in every classroom.   In this essential book, Isaiah, a Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara man, establishes a foundation of First Nations knowledge with 20 key topics. Alongside bright and contemporary illustrations by Mununjali and Fijian artist Jaelyn Biumaiwai, Isaiah connects us to each topic through his own personal story and culture, from the importance of Elders to the Dreaming.   At once accessible and engaging, Come Together will make every Aussie kid proud that we are home to the longest continuing culture on Earth!

Author Biography:

Australian pop artist Isaiah Firebrace is a proud Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara man who grew up on the banks of the Murray River. After a childhood of hardship faced by so many in the Aboriginal community, Isaiah’s life changed completely after winning The X Factor in 2016 on his 17th birthday. With a multi-platinum single under his belt, Isaiah has represented Australia at Eurovision and is a regular across Australian television. His commitment to mentoring and changing the lives of Indigenous youth has seen him tour all corners of the country speaking to young people and offering his personal story of hope and inspiration. His new children’s book represents the next chapter is his already remarkable story. Jaelyn Biumaiwai is a self-taught illustrator. She is of Mununjali and Fijian ancestry, and creates on Kombumerri Country, Gold Coast. She has a passion for First Nations and Pasifika culture and communities, and this is reflected in the work she does. She is also already a published illustrator, through the book Heroes, Rebels and Innovators by Karen Wyld.
Release date NZ
November 16th, 2022
Collection
Audience
  • Children's (6-12)
Contributor
  • Illustrated by Jaelyn Biumaiwai
Edition
First Edition, Hardback
Illustrations
full colour throughout
Interest Age
From 5 to 10 years
Pages
40
Dimensions
304x263x11
ISBN-13
9781741178166
Product ID
35827204

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