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Unlimited Futures

Speculative, visionary blak+black fiction
By Ellen van Neerven and Rafeif Ismail
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Unlimited Futures, curated by Ellen van Neerven and Rafeif Ismail, is a captivating collection of stories that transports young readers into realms where possibilities are endless. The book explores diverse narratives, weaving imaginative tales that delve into themes of identity, culture, and the boundless potential of young protagonists. Each story inspires a sense of wonder and discovery, encouraging readers to envision a world without limits.
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Unlimited Futures is an anthology of speculative, visionary fiction from 21 emerging and established First Nations writers and Black writers, reflecting visionary pasts, hopeful futures and the invisible ties between First Nations people and Black people. With works by Tuesday Atzinger, Flora A. Chol, Claire G. Coleman, Zena Cumpston, Lisa Fuller, Meleika Gesa-Fatafehi, Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes, Chemutai Glasheen, Genevieve Grieves, Afeif Ismail, Ambelin Kwaymullina, Laniyuk, Maree McCarthy Yoelu, Jasmin McGaughey, SJ Minniecon, Sisonke Msimang, Merryana Salem, Mykaela Saunders, Aisha Trambas, Alison Whittaker and Jasper Wyld, this is an anthology of the tales they wish had existed when they were growing up in Australia.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760990701

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 March 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 324g

Pages: 296

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ellen van Neerven Penguin Books Rafeif Ismail

About the Author

Rafeif Ismail (Author) Rafeif Ismail, who identifies as a third-culture youth of the Sudanese diaspora, is an awardwinning emerging author committed to creating accessible spaces for young people of marginalised backgrounds in the Arts. Ellen van Neerven (Author) Ellen van Neerven is an award-winning writer, editor and educator of Mununjali Yugambeh and Dutch heritage with strong ancestral ties to southeast Queensland.

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