Maybe Tomorrow

Name: Maybe Tomorrow
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781742372440
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By Boori Monty Pryor and Meme McDonald

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Maybe Tomorrow by Boori Monty Pryor and Meme McDonald is a heartfelt exploration of friendship, resilience, and cultural identity. Through personal stories intertwined with Indigenous Australian experiences, this narrative invites young readers to understand the complexities of life, while celebrating the strength found in community and connection.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to heartfelt stories exploring themes of friendship, culture, and resilience. It poignantly portrays the journey of reconciliation and understanding, offering valuable insights into the Aboriginal experience in Australia. Perfect for young readers interested in engaging narratives that inspire empathy and connection.

Maybe Tomorrow

Boori Monty Pryor's career path has taken him from the Aboriginal fringe camps of his birth to the runway, the catwalk, the basketball court, the DJ console, and now to performance and story-telling around the country. Boori leads you along the paths he has travelled, while sharing the story of his life, his pain and his hopes.

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Boori Monty Pryor's career path has taken him from the Aboriginal fringe camps of his birth to the runway, the catwalk, the basketball court, the DJ console, and now to performance and storytelling around the country. Maybe Tomorrow recounts his journey and the challenge expressed by his brother: "You've got to try and play the whiteman's game and stay black while you're doing it."

With writer and photographer Meme McDonald, Boori leads you along the paths he has travelled, pausing to meet his family and friends. He shares the story of his life, his pain, and his hopes, with humour and compassion.

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Maybe Tomorrow by Boori Monty Pryor and Meme McDonald is acclaimed for its emotive and insightful personal story, shedding light on Aboriginal history and culture through poignant storytelling. Readers appreciate the vivid narrative and the rich, evocative descriptions that provide a deep understanding of the themes of resilience and reconciliation. Its conversational tone and engaging style make it particularly appreciated by a younger audience while also resonating with readers of all ages.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742372440

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 326g

Pages: 224

Collections

Boori Monty Pryor Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Meme McDonald Young Adult

About the Author

Boori Monty Pryor was born in North Queensland. His father is from the Birri-gubba of the Bowen region and his mother from Yarrabah, a descendant of the Kunggandji and Kukuimudji. Boori is a multi-talented performer who has worked in film, television, modelling, sport, music and theatre-in-education.

Boori has written several award-winning children's books with Meme McDonald. His stories are about finding strength within to deal with the challenges without, and his skill is to create positive visions of the future for both Indigenous and white people. Boori Monty Pryor was Australia's Children's Laureate in 2012 and 2013.

Meme McDonald was a graduate of Victoria College of the Arts Drama School. She began her career as a theatre and festival director, specialising in the creation of large-scale outdoor performance events. Since then she has worked as a writer, photographer and on various film projects. Meme McDonald's previous books - five of which have been written in collaboration with Boori Monty Pryor - have won six major literary awards.