Publisher's synopsis
Everyone is part of History, and every place has a story as old as the earth.
My Place depicts the history of one particular piece of land in Sydney from 1788 to 1988 through the stories of the various children who have lived there. It aims to teach the reader about the history of Australia, about families, settlers, multiculturalism, and the traditional owners of the land. Each child’s story covers a decade in time, showing their particular dress, customs and family life. The book also features maps that the successive generations of children have ‘drawn’ which demonstrate the things that have changed – as well as the things that have remained constant. Revised edition featuring new artwork and text.
Awards
- CBCA Book of the Year for Younger Readers, 1988
- Inaugural Eve Pownall Award for Non-fiction, 1988
- IBBY Honour Award, 1988
- KOALA Award, 1988
- Listed US Library Best Books for Young People, 1988
- White Raven (US) 1988
- Shortlisted NSW State Literary Awards, 1988
Nadia Wheatley began writing full-time in 1976, after completing postgraduate work in Australian history. She writes non-fiction and fiction, for both adults and children. Her picture book My Place, illustrated by Donna Rawlins, was the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year for Younger Readers in 1988 and has recently been produced as a 26-part television series. Seven other books by Nadia Wheatley have been honoured in the CBCA awards, including Luke’s Way of Looking.
Photo courtesy of Walker Books Australia
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Donna Rawlins is an illustrator, book designer and teacher who has specialised in making books for children for most of her working life. She has won many awards for her work and in 2003 was the recipient of the prestigious Lady Cutler Award, presented by the Children’s Book Council of New South Wales, for her outstanding contribution to the children’s book industry. Donna lives on acreage in the Lower Blue Mountains outside Sydney, New South Wales.
Photo courtesy of Walker Books Australia
