Papunya School Book of Country and History

Name: Papunya School Book of Country and History
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781865085258
Price: 22.99 NZD
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Summary

Papunya School Book of Country and History explores the rich cultural heritage and history of the Papunya community in Central Australia. This children's book beautifully combines historical facts and Indigenous stories, offering an engaging glimpse into the region's past and the importance of land and culture to its people. Through stunning illustrations and heartfelt narratives, it provides young readers with an insightful understanding of Aboriginal culture and history.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring Indigenous Australian history and culture through the eyes of the children and teachers at a remote community school. It offers a rich tapestry of storytelling, vibrant illustrations, and a unique perspective, making it a delightful educational experience for young readers.

A fascinating and significant contribution to Australian history, this book tells the story of how Anangu from five different language groups came to live together at Papunya (250km west of Alice Springs). This multi-layered text finally leads us to the development of a unique educational environment. All ages.

Winner: CBC Awards 2002, Book of the Year: Eve Pownall Award for Information Books.Winner of the single primary title category and named joint overall winner of the Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing 2002. Winner: 2002

Description

This work tells the story of how Anangu from five different language groups came to live together at Papunya. From the time of first contact with explorers, missionaries, and pastoralists, through to the Papunya art movement and the Warumpi Band, the multi-layered text finally leads us to the development of the unique educational environment that is Papunya School.

As an example of two-way learning, it is a profound metaphor for reconciliation. The book is a collaboration involving the staff and students of Papunya School, working together with children's writer Nadia Wheatley and artist Ken Searle.

Combining many voices and many hands, it was originally produced as a resource to be used for the Papunya School Curriculum.

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Papunya School Book of Country and History is hailed as an extraordinary and rare artistic achievement, effectively integrating traditional Indigenous paintings with Western illustrations. It's praised for its accessibility for children while offering profound insights, underscoring its significance in understanding Australian history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781865085258

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2003

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 280.0mm

Height: 243.0mm

Weight: 266g

Pages: 50

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Papunya School Young Adult

About the Author

This book is a unique collaboration involving the staff and students of Papunya School, working together with children's writer Nadia Wheatley and artist Ken Searle. Combining many voices and many hands, it was originally produced as a resource to be used for the Papunya School Curriculum.

'We want to see the children, after being educated at Papunya School, coming out like honey ants full of honey - nice and healthy honey - not poison inside. We want to see the children learning both ways, and coming out bright orange and yellow together, like honey ants.' (Linda Kapunani Allen)

Nadia Wheatley is one of Australia's most highly respected writers for children and teenagers. Ken Searle is an artist and illustrator.

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