Description
Explore the poignant and personal narrative of Kunyi June Anne McInerney, whose remarkable journey illustrates the resilience of the Stolen Generations in Australia. This beautifully crafted collection, featuring over 60 vivid paintings and heartfelt stories, offers a unique insight into her childhood at the Oodnadatta Children’s Home in the 1960s. Designed for readers aged 9 and up, each painting serves as a window into a world marked by both adversity and strength, capturing the essence of childhood experiences in a remote and challenging environment.
Recognized with the CBCA 2022 Notable Book award and longlisted for the ABIA Book Awards 2022 for Small Publishers’ Children’s Book of the Year, this publication is not just an artbook; it's a vessel for education and healing. Kunyi's evocative storytelling will resonate with children and adults alike, inviting reflection on Australia’s complex history and encouraging dialogues about cultural understanding.
This collection inspires both young and older readers by illuminating the stories of children who faced tremendous challenges, imparting lessons of love, family, and the importance of remembrance. Ideal for schools, libraries, and home collections, it is a must-have for those wanting to understand the narratives that shape our society today.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781925936575. Year: 2021. Publisher: Magabala Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925936575
Year: 2021
Publisher: Magabala Books
Description:
*CBCA 2022 Notable Book: Eve Pownall Award*
*Longlisted for the ABIA Book Awards 2022: Small Publishers' Children’s Book of the Year*
Age range 9+
These are my stories from a dry remote place, where growing up was very different for what children know today.
Kunyi June Anne McInerney was just four years old when she and three of her siblings were taken from their family to the Oodnadatta Children’s Home in South Australia in the 1960s.
Through an extraordinary collection of over 60 paintings, accompanied by stories, Kunyi presents a rare chronicle of what life was like for her and the other Children’s Home kids who became her family.
Her paintings are a healing trove of memories that reveal the loneliness, fear and courage of the Stolen Generation children who were torn from family and loved ones. From bible lessons to sucking bone marrow and collecting bush fruits, the escapades, adventures and sorrows of the children are painted with warmth, humour and unflinching honesty.
Kunyi’s story is one of healing and reconciliation. She is telling it so that the lives of the children at Oodnadatta Children’s Home will not be forgotten. This is a collection of tender and honest stories that will educate children on our nation’s history and remind adult readers of the real impact of the Stolen Generations.
Recognized with the CBCA 2022 Notable Book award and longlisted for the ABIA Book Awards 2022 for Small Publishers’ Children’s Book of the Year, this publication is not just an artbook; it's a vessel for education and healing. Kunyi's evocative storytelling will resonate with children and adults alike, inviting reflection on Australia’s complex history and encouraging dialogues about cultural understanding.
This collection inspires both young and older readers by illuminating the stories of children who faced tremendous challenges, imparting lessons of love, family, and the importance of remembrance. Ideal for schools, libraries, and home collections, it is a must-have for those wanting to understand the narratives that shape our society today.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781925936575. Year: 2021. Publisher: Magabala Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925936575
Year: 2021
Publisher: Magabala Books
Description:
*CBCA 2022 Notable Book: Eve Pownall Award*
*Longlisted for the ABIA Book Awards 2022: Small Publishers' Children’s Book of the Year*
Age range 9+
These are my stories from a dry remote place, where growing up was very different for what children know today.
Kunyi June Anne McInerney was just four years old when she and three of her siblings were taken from their family to the Oodnadatta Children’s Home in South Australia in the 1960s.
Through an extraordinary collection of over 60 paintings, accompanied by stories, Kunyi presents a rare chronicle of what life was like for her and the other Children’s Home kids who became her family.
Her paintings are a healing trove of memories that reveal the loneliness, fear and courage of the Stolen Generation children who were torn from family and loved ones. From bible lessons to sucking bone marrow and collecting bush fruits, the escapades, adventures and sorrows of the children are painted with warmth, humour and unflinching honesty.
Kunyi’s story is one of healing and reconciliation. She is telling it so that the lives of the children at Oodnadatta Children’s Home will not be forgotten. This is a collection of tender and honest stories that will educate children on our nation’s history and remind adult readers of the real impact of the Stolen Generations.