“Shirley Purdie, My Story Ngaginybe Jarragbe” By Shirley Purdie

I am Shirley Purdie
This is my story
Ngayin-ga Birrmarriyan-nga
Berrembi jarragbe ngaginybe.

Shirley Purdie, My Story Ngaginybe Jarragbe is a bilingual picture book that tells the story of acclaimed Gija artist Shirley Purdie. Told in both English and Gija, this autobiographical account is brought to life through Shirley’s own artworks, which are celebrated around the world for their cultural richness and storytelling power.

Shirley shares stories of her childhood, learning to collect bush tucker and paint with her mother, and her journey to becoming a renowned artist. Her voice is intimate and direct, inviting children to learn about Gija culture and the deep connection between family, art, and Country.

Developed as part of the Kimberley Art Centre Series, this book supports Aboriginal artists in sharing their stories through children's picture books, and is a powerful example of cultural self-representation through visual language and storytelling.

• ISBN: 9781925936131
• ISBN-10: 1925936139
• Series: Kimberley Art Centre Series
• Audience: Children
• For Ages: 1+ years old
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English and Gija
• Number of Pages: 32
• Published: 1st October 2020
• Publisher: Magabala Books
• Country of Publication: Australia
• Dimensions (cm): 25.7 x 25.8 x 1
• Weight (kg): 0.44