Publisher Description

Sam doesn't like the outdoors and would be happy if it all disappeared. But when he goes to stay with his grandmother he learns that the outdoors has an abundance of things to offer. Sam's Bush Journey is brimming with themes that will promote discussion amongst young readers: journeys, the environment, storytelling, aboriginal knowledge of the bush and intergenerational knowledge. Ages 5-10 years

Notes

Sam explores the Australian bush. Illustrated by Bronwyn Bancroft. Ages: 5-10yrs.

Author Biography

Sally Morgan is an Indigenous writer and artist who was born in Perth in 1951. She belongs to the Palkyu people of the eastern Pilbara in Western Australia. Sally is best known for her award winning book, My Place, which charts the history of her family. Sally is now specialising in writing and illustrating books for children and young people. Her personal interests are reading, taking her dogs for a walk and gardening. Ezekiel Kwaymullina is an Indigenous writer who was born in Perth in 1983. He belongs to the Palkyu people of the eastern Pilbara in Western Australia. Ezekiel works full time on his writing and published his first novel for young people, The Not so Goblin Boy, in 2011. Ezekiel loves writing for younger readers and has a particular interest in writing picture books. His personal interests are reading science fiction and fantasy books and practicing martial arts.  Dr Bronwyn Bancroft is a proud Bundjalung woman and artist. Bronwyn's professional career as an artist began following her graduation from the Canberra School of Arts in 1980. Bronwyn's career has included both national and international exhibitions. Her work has been acquired by major Australian galleries, state libraries and private collections. Bronwyn's contribution to Indigenous children's literature has been immense and has included the publication of 45 books.  Bronwyn is a founding member of Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative (est. 1987) and has been the Co-operative's volunteer senior strategist since 2009. Bronwyn also offers her extensive expertise as a board member/director of Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME), Australian Society of Authors, and the Commonwealth Bank Indigenous Advisory Council.   Bronwyn has a Diploma of Visual Arts from Canberra School of Art, two Masters degrees (Studio Practice and Visual Art) and a Doctor of Philosophy from theUniversity of Sydney.   Bronwyn received the University of Sydney's Alison Bush Graduate Medal for her contribution to the Indigenous Community and was the recipient of the inauguralNSW Aboriginal Creative Fellowship at the State Library of New South Wales. 

Review

"Morgan is a gifted storyteller." --Library Journal on My Place
"This intergenerational tale is warm and infused with an appreciation of nature and tradition." --Kirkus

Review Quote

"This intergenerational tale is warm and infused with an appreciation of nature and tradition."

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