Kinder Academy - Competition Entry 2023


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Every morning Uncle Tobias goes fishing. Sometimes, two little boys join him. Together they journey across their community — from the beach to the bridge to the mangroves — meeting Auntie Ruby, Old Isaac, and others. As they travel, Uncle Tobias shares stories of his ancestors and traditional ways of living.
You and Me: Our Place is a gentle, thoughtful picture book about connection to place and people. While it explores cultural differences between old and new, it focuses more on the commonalities that unite us — the shared experiences that form community.
This story is a valuable resource for introducing children to respectful cultural coexistence, place-based storytelling, and the importance of listening to Elders.
Dr. Leonie Norrington is a multi-award-winning North Australian author who writes for children and adults in both fiction and non-fiction. She grew up in the Barunga Aboriginal community, south of Katherine, and was adopted by Yolŋu Elder Clare Bush. Her works often explore the intersection of cultures and the importance of community and place.
Dr. Leonie Norrington is a multi-award-winning North Australian author who writes for children and adults in both fiction and non-fiction. She grew up in the Barunga Aboriginal community, south of Katherine, and was adopted by Yolŋu Elder Clare Bush. Her works often explore the intersection of cultures and the importance of community and place.
Kinder Academy - Competition Entry 2023