{"title":"Oodgeroo","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Oodgeroo collection, where the timeless wisdom and vivid storytelling of one of Australia's most cherished voices awaits you. Oodgeroo, originally known as Kath Walker, was a pioneering Aboriginal Australian writer, educator, and political activist celebrated for her passionate poetry and cultural insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the enchanting world of \u003cem\u003eFather Sky and Mother Earth\u003c\/em\u003e, a beautifully crafted children's book that introduces young readers to the wonders of nature through the lens of Aboriginal mythology. With engaging illustrations and heartfelt narratives, it invites children to discover the interconnectedness of all living things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those intrigued by the profound depth of Aboriginal culture and political dialogue, \u003cem\u003eMy People\u003c\/em\u003e offers a powerful collection of poems and essays. With eloquent prose and an unyielding spirit, Oodgeroo reflects on her people’s history, struggles, and desires for equality and justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're seeking educational resources or a deeper understanding of Aboriginal Arts \u0026amp; Culture, Oodgeroo's works provide a poignant window into a rich cultural heritage that continues to inspire and educate.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"father-sky-and-mother-earth-by-oodgeroo-9780730391135","title":"Father Sky and Mother Earth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFather Sky and Mother Earth\u003c\/i\u003e created a beautiful world. They filled the world with plants and animals, and everyone lived in peace and happiness … until Human Animals came along with their noise, rubbish, smoke and oil. The animals ran away and plants began to die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis cautionary story, accompanied by colourful illustrations, has a happy ending. Discover how the worried Human Animals stop the destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor, poet, and illustrator Oodgeroo, of the tribe Noonuccal, was born in 1920 on North Stradbroke Island in Queensland. Here she lived for most of her life, working tirelessly on behalf of Aboriginal people. She died in 1993.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFather Sky and Mother Earth\u003c\/i\u003e contains a vital message, as relevant today as it was when the story was first published in 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796258181356,"sku":"9780730391135","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/697433482448.jpg?v=1757087958"},{"product_id":"my-people-by-oodgeroo-9780730391081","title":"My People","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy People\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOodgeroo’s writing holds a unique place in Australian literature. When her poetry was first published in the 1960s, Kath Walker, as she was known then, provided a brave new voice for marginalised Aboriginal Australians. For the first time, an Aboriginal Australian was analysing and judging white Australians as well as her own people. She often made provocative and passionate pleas for justice:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n    We want hope, not racialism,\u003cbr\u003e\n    Brotherhood, not ostracism,\u003cbr\u003e\n    Black advance, not white ascendance:\u003cbr\u003e\n    Make us equals, not dependants.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection of poetry and prose is a reminder of Oodgeroo’s contribution to Indigenous culture and the journey toward reconciliation. All Australians should be proud of this poet who dedicated her life to her people and her land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796513313004,"sku":"9780730391081","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/696893482448.jpg?v=1757098202"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/oodgeroo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}