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When the world was soft [graphic novel] : Yindjibarndi creation stories
2024
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A ground-breaking graphic novel sharing the stories of Yindjibarndi Creation-times in an immediate and engaging way for a contemporary audience. Yindjibarndi believe all creation is written in our landscape and was sung long ago, filling our Ngurra (Country) with sacred meanings and deep religious significance. At the dawn of time, Ngurra Nyujunggamu, the world was soft as clay and the sky was very low. Our Creator, Minkala, sang the songs from which all life and Ngurra evolved. These are some of our stories. Our grandmothers and grandfathers sing our songs and tell our stories every day, just like our old people long ago sang songs and told stories to their children. And now we are sharing them with you. Dynamically illustrated by Alex Mankiewicz with striking artwork by members of the Juluwarlu Art Group, When the World Was Soft is a powerful gift of culture for young and old.
Main title:
When the world was soft [graphic novel] : Yindjibarndi creation stories / Juluwarlu Group Aboriginal Corporation ; illustrated by Alex Mankiewicz ; artwork by Judith Coppin [and ten others].
Author:
Mankiewicz, Alex, illustratorCoppin, Judith, illustratorJuluwarlu Aboriginal Corporation, contributor
Imprint:
Crows Nest, NSW : Allen & Unwin, 2024.©2024
Collation:
97 pages : chiefly colour illustrations, colour map ; 28 cm
Notes:
Includes index.
Audience:
Ages 10-14.
ISBN:
9781761180651 (pbk)9781761180651
Dewey class:
741.5994
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
561064
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Junior Graphic Novel | J WHE | Available |