luwa tara luwa waypa

By: Dave mangenner Gough
Illustrated by: Samantha Campbell
Genre: JFSL9 - Indigenous peoples
Published by: Aboriginal Studies Press
Published: 1 Jul 2022
ISBN: 9781922752062

Description

niyakara is leaving the village to hunt tara, kangaroo.

On his mind is the chief’s daughter, tuminana, who is at the water with the women, collecting shells and working.

But down on the beach, niyakara hears three thuds… boom boom boom

With rhythmic intensity, luwa tara luwa waypa tells the captivating story of niyakara’s journey from boy to man, a story of courage and transformation.

Dave mangenner Gough’s powerful words and Samantha Campbell’s expressive artwork bring to vivid life the ancestral spirit and enduring
strength of the palawa people of Tasmania.