Maralinga, the Anangu Story

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Maralinga, the Anangu Story by Christobel Mattingley, Oak Valley Communities, and Yalata shares the profound history of the Anangu people in Australia, focusing on their experiences during and after the British nuclear tests at Maralinga. This children's book brings to light the resilience and cultural richness of the Anangu community, paired with illustrations to beautifully convey their story and heritage.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in powerful children's literature that explores important historical events through the eyes of the Anangu people, providing a unique perspective on Australia's history. It combines striking illustrations and firsthand accounts to engage young readers with an impactful story about resilience and cultural heritage.

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Maralinga, the Anangu Story

An extraordinary illustrated history told from the Indigenous perspective and created through a series of workshops, extensive research and community consultation. Honour Book in the 2010 CBCA Awards.

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Maralinga, the Anangu Story is our story. We have told it for our children, our grandchildren and their children. We have told it for you.

In words and pictures, Yalata and Oak Valley community members, with author Christobel Mattingley, describe what happened in the Maralinga Tjarutja lands of South Australia before the bombs and after.

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Maralinga, the Anangu Story has been praised for its historical significance, informative nature, and vivid storytelling. The book is noted for its beautiful realisation and the way it presents a complex narrative simply, maintaining an emotional depth and clarity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742378428

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 280.0mm

Height: 243.0mm

Weight: 365g

Pages: 72

About the Author

Yalata and Oak Valley Communities:

Mima Smart writes: 'Alice Cox, Margaret May, Pansy Woods, Mabel Queama, Marjorie Sandimar, Yvonne Edwards, Mima Smart, Janet May worked as storytellers or translators with Christobel Mattingley to tell the story of what happened at Maralinga. Our story is a very important story that needs to be heard by children and adults across our country. Christobel has added a lot of other stories and information to make a very strong story. We have continued working on the book this year and have just finished another workshop to draw pictures that help tell our story. Dora Queama, Hilda Moodoo, Audra Bridley and Noelene Bridley have helped some of the older ladies to do the paintings.'

Christobel Mattingley is the award-winning author of over 40 books, including for Allen and Unwin, Battle Order 204 and Chelonia Green, Champion of Turtles.

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