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Aunty's Wedding
A Tiwi-Island girl prepares for Aunty's wedding with help from her maningawu in this vibrant picture book by the popular actor and writers of Top End Wedding and the highly acclaimed illustrator of Alfred's War.
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Everyone on the island is getting ready for Aunty's Wedding. Maningawu puts on her best hat and I can wear a wurrijinga in my hair. Lucky! We all dress up, but I still don't understand. Why do people have a wedding?
A warm family story that celebrates love and culture from actor, activist, writer, and Australian sweetheart, Miranda Tapsell, and Joshua Tyler, co-writer of Top End Wedding, lushly illustrated by Samantha Fry.
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The children's book Aunty's Wedding, co-written by Miranda Tapsell, offers a charming portrayal of wedding customs from the Tiwi Islands. The integration of Tiwi language with clear explanations is complemented by Samantha Fry's vibrant illustrations. It serves as both an engaging story and an educational glimpse into Top End traditions, appealing to young readers and beyond.
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ISBN: 9781760524838
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 September 2020
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Samantha Campbell
- Illustrated by Samantha Campbell
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 254.0mm
Height: 244.0mm
Weight: 420g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Miranda Tapsell was born in Darwin and her people are the Larrakia and the Tiwi. She grew up in Kakadu National Park and shot to fame after her role in the film The Sapphires. Miranda is also known for her work on the TV shows Love Child, Cleverman and Wolf Creek, among others. She co-wrote, produced and starred in the box office hit Top End Wedding.
Joshua Tyler grew up in the Barossa Valley, on Peramangk country. He is an award-winning screenwriter, playwright and actor. Joshua co-wrote Top End Wedding with Miranda Tapsell and has written for a number of children's TV shows including Tashi and 100% Wolf. He currently lives on a hobby farm in rural Victoria with his wife, two kids and lots of native animals.
Samantha Fry grew up in the Northern Territory and lives in Darwin. She is descended from the Dagoman people from Katherine and as a child lived in remote communities across the Top End. Her first book, Alfred's War, written by Rachel Bin Salleh, was short-listed for the Premier's Literary Awards and the Speech Pathology Awards.
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