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'Written and illustrated by Indigenous youngsters, these small books tell down-to-earth stories that reflect the life and language of Far North Queensland.' (Source: Abbey's Bookshop website)
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For primary school age.
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Aurukun Books by youth at Aurukun Community at Cape York.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Indigenous Language Publishing - Black Ink Press
2012
single work
column
— Appears in: Our Languages Are the Voice of the Land : the FATSIL Newsletter , January vol. 44 no. 2012;'Black Ink Press is a community-based Indigenous publishing company based in North Queensland, specialising in contemporary illustrated books for young readers. Black Ink Press has a strong commitment to publishing in Indigenous languages.'
'So far, Black Ink has published in Gudjal, Mamu, Mitakoodi, Gamilaraay, Wadja, Wik Mungkan, Wiradjuri, Kalaw Kawaw Ya, Torres Strait Creole and Nywaigi. They have new books in Kunjen and Djambarpuyingu, and are developing projects in Warrgamay, Yidinj, Waluwara, and others. Some of these only have a few words ‘in language’ but they do give readers a taste. Others are fully bi-lingual.' (Abstract)
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[Review] Little Black Books
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , May vol. 54 no. 2 2010; (p. 30)
— Review of My Fishing Adventure 2009 single work picture book ; Fishing Time in the Banana Boat 2009 single work picture book ; Catching Fish 2009 single work picture book ; The Day my Yumby went Missing 2009 single work picture book ; When I was in the Bush 2009 single work picture book ; My Holiday at Balgal Beach 2009 single work picture book ; Watch out for Cars 2009 single work picture book ; Spearing Crabs 2009 single work picture book ; Smashing Aunty Kathy's Car 2009 single work picture book ; Disaster Camping 2009 single work picture book ; A Trip to Cairns 2009 single work picture book ; Two in a Boat 2009 single work picture book -
Aboriginal Children's Literature : More Than Just Pretty Pictures
2008
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Just Words? : Australian Authors Writing for Justice 2008; (p. 102-117) The BlackWords Essays 2015; (p. 7) The BlackWords Essays 2019;'This essay explores how some recent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authored titles have used local languages and personal histories - including complex stories which deal with the Stolen Generations - to engage and educate young Australian readers, while providing much needed inspiration to nurture Indigenous audiences.' (Source: Heiss, Anita, Aboriginal Literature for Children: More Than Just Pretty Pictures, 2015)
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[Review] Little Black Books
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , May vol. 54 no. 2 2010; (p. 30)
— Review of My Fishing Adventure 2009 single work picture book ; Fishing Time in the Banana Boat 2009 single work picture book ; Catching Fish 2009 single work picture book ; The Day my Yumby went Missing 2009 single work picture book ; When I was in the Bush 2009 single work picture book ; My Holiday at Balgal Beach 2009 single work picture book ; Watch out for Cars 2009 single work picture book ; Spearing Crabs 2009 single work picture book ; Smashing Aunty Kathy's Car 2009 single work picture book ; Disaster Camping 2009 single work picture book ; A Trip to Cairns 2009 single work picture book ; Two in a Boat 2009 single work picture book -
Aboriginal Children's Literature : More Than Just Pretty Pictures
2008
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Just Words? : Australian Authors Writing for Justice 2008; (p. 102-117) The BlackWords Essays 2015; (p. 7) The BlackWords Essays 2019;'This essay explores how some recent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authored titles have used local languages and personal histories - including complex stories which deal with the Stolen Generations - to engage and educate young Australian readers, while providing much needed inspiration to nurture Indigenous audiences.' (Source: Heiss, Anita, Aboriginal Literature for Children: More Than Just Pretty Pictures, 2015)
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Indigenous Language Publishing - Black Ink Press
2012
single work
column
— Appears in: Our Languages Are the Voice of the Land : the FATSIL Newsletter , January vol. 44 no. 2012;'Black Ink Press is a community-based Indigenous publishing company based in North Queensland, specialising in contemporary illustrated books for young readers. Black Ink Press has a strong commitment to publishing in Indigenous languages.'
'So far, Black Ink has published in Gudjal, Mamu, Mitakoodi, Gamilaraay, Wadja, Wik Mungkan, Wiradjuri, Kalaw Kawaw Ya, Torres Strait Creole and Nywaigi. They have new books in Kunjen and Djambarpuyingu, and are developing projects in Warrgamay, Yidinj, Waluwara, and others. Some of these only have a few words ‘in language’ but they do give readers a taste. Others are fully bi-lingual.' (Abstract)
