Stradbroke Dreamtime

Publisher's synopsis

Stradbroke Dreamtime is a collection of 27 short stories, ideal for reading in class, from acclaimed Aboriginal author Oodgeroo. The stories are traditional Aboriginal tales from Stradbroke Island, the Tambourine Mountains and from the Old and New dreamtime. A bright, beautiful and unique colour illustrated book, paired with Dreamtime tales just for younger readers.

Awards

Winner 1994 Children’s Book Council Book of the Year Award

Illustrator

Click here to read more about Bronwyn Bancroft.

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Oodgeroo Noonuccal

Oodgeroo (meaning ‘paperbark tree’) of the Noonuccal people of Stradbroke Island was known as Kath Walker until she returned to her language name in 1988 as a sign of protest against Australia’s Bicentenary celebrations and as a symbol of pride in an Aboriginal heritage.

From the 1960s Oodgeroo Noonuccal became increasingly involved in civil rights and the Aboriginal activist movements. As a writer, delegate and spokesperson for her people’s cause she travelled in China, Europe, the US and Africa, representing Aboriginal Australia.

In addition to her reputation as a poet of national and international recognition, Oodgeroo Noonuccal is also known as a pioneer in Aboriginal education, having opened her home at Moongalba for educational camps for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students.

Full bio from AustLit

Bronwyn Bancroft

Born in Tenterfield, northern New South Wales, Dr Bronwyn Bancroft is a descendant of the Djanbun clan of the Bundjalung nation. Bronwyn is a leading Indigenous artist, illustrator and art administrator whose work is held at the National Gallery of Australia, the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Australian Museum. Brownyn has illustrated many award-winning books for children and she has a long history of involvement in community activism.

Photo courtesy of Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing