{"product_id":"growing-up-torres-strait-islander-in-australia-a-groundbreaking-collection-of-torres-strait-islander-voices-past-and-present","title":"Growing Up Torres Strait Islander in Australia: A Groundbreaking Collection of Torres Strait Islander Voices, Past and Present","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eMy people are expert navigators, adventurers, innovators, ambassadors, teachers, storytellers, performers, strategists, chefs and advocates for change. The blood runs deep when I reflect on the past and the present and imagine what our future might look like.' —Leilani Bin-Juda\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWhat makes Zenadth Kes\/Torres Strait unique? And what is it like to be a Torres Strait Islander in contemporary Australia? Growing Up Torres Strait Islander in Australia, compiled by poet and author Samantha Faulkner, showcases the distinct identity of Torres Strait Islanders through their diverse voices and journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eHear from emerging and established writers from both today and the recent past, including Eddie Mabo, Thomas Mayo, Lenora Thaker, Ellie Gaffney, Jillian Boyd-Bowie, Aaron Fa'Aoso and Jimi Bani. These and many more storytellers, mentors, traditional owners, doctors and teachers from the Torres Strait share their joy, culture, good eating, lessons learned and love of family, language and Country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eDiscover stories of going dugong hunting and eating mango marinated in soy sauce. The smell of sugar cane and frangipani-scented sea breeze. Family, grandmothers and canoe time. Dancing, singing, weaving hats and making furniture from bamboo. Training as a doctor and advocating for healthcare for the Torres Strait. The loneliness of being caught between two cultures. Mission life, disconnection and being evacuated to the mainland during World War II. \"Is that really your mum? Why is she black?\". Not being Islander enough. Working hard to reconnect to your roots, and claiming back land and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eA book to treasure and share, this groundbreaking collection provides a unique perspective on the Torres Strait Islander experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy you'll love it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· Brings together diverse Torres Strait Islander voices and experiences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· Explores themes of culture, identity, family, Country, community and history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· Includes perspectives from different generations and communities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· Provides an opportunity to learn directly from Torres Strait Islander writers and storytellers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for secondary students, young adults, educators, libraries and adult readers exploring Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, identity and contemporary Australian experiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEditor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mykaela Saunders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContributors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Torres Strait Islander writers and storytellers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Anthology \/ Non-Fiction \/ Memoir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62385801888114,"sku":"SQ9293946","price":32.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/8204\/9650\/files\/cover_281_29.webp?v=1789895618","url":"https:\/\/rileycallieresources.com.au\/products\/growing-up-torres-strait-islander-in-australia-a-groundbreaking-collection-of-torres-strait-islander-voices-past-and-present","provider":"Riley Callie Resources","version":"1.0","type":"link"}