{"product_id":"tiwi-war-kwampini-footprints-in-the-sand-commemorating-tiwi-contribution-to-wwii","title":"Tiwi War Kwampini, Footprints in the Sand – Commemorating Tiwi Contribution to WWII","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiwi War Kwampini: Mwarlapwara Kangi Tingati (Tiwi War Hero: Footprints in the Sand)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a powerful bilingual children's picture book by Tiwi woman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMavis Kerinaiua\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, written, translated and illustrated with support from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaura Rademaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book tells the true story of Mavis's grandfather, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouie Purraputimali Munkara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the important role Tiwi people played in protecting Country and northern Australia during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore the Japanese bombing of Darwin, Japanese forces attacked Tiwi Country. Louie and other Tiwi people helped patrol the coastline, protect their communities, assist survivors and respond to events connected with the defence of northern Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough her grandfather's story, Mavis Kerinaiua shares a part of Australian wartime history that is not widely known outside the Tiwi Islands. The story celebrates Tiwi leadership, courage, community, connection to Country and the importance of passing knowledge and history to younger generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTold in both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiwi language and English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this beautifully illustrated First Nations picture book showcases the lands, language and people of the Tiwi Islands while preserving an important family and community story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true story of Tiwi history:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Learn about Louie Purraputimali Munkara and the role of Tiwi people during World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Nations truth-telling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brings an important Tiwi perspective to Australian wartime history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilingual storytelling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Presented in both Tiwi and English, supporting an appreciation of Tiwi language and culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by a Tiwi author and artist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mavis Kerinaiua shares her grandfather's story through her own family and cultural connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrates connection to Country:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Explores the importance of caring for Country, community and following the knowledge of ancestors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduces Australian history:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides children with an opportunity to learn about the bombing of Darwin, Nguiu Mission and the defence of Australia's northern coastline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully illustrated:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The artwork brings the landscapes, waterways, skies and places of the Tiwi Islands into the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA meaningful classroom resource:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supports learning about First Nations histories, Australian history, World War II, language and culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for older children:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Created for readers aged 7 and over.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA story of courage and community:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highlights collective action, leadership, bravery and looking after people and Country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; 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white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith support from:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Laura Rademaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indigenous Literacy Foundation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 32\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; 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