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Reading Tracks Set (Books 1 to 15)

Set of 15 progressive readers
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We are very excited to introduce our Reading Tracks series of 15 learn-to-read books, featuring the tracking and hunting skills of the First Australians. Readers will be taken on exciting journeys which cover: • Fishing for barramundi; • Tracking and hunting for emus, cattle, camels, perenties, kangaroos, echidnas and goannas; • Digging for witchetty grubs and honey ants; • And, by popular request, San hunters in Southern Africa. The learn-to-read series of 15 books start at the very beginning of a learner’s reading journey with a total of 9 words introduced into Book 1 – gradually progressing to 154 words by Book 15. Humorous, colourful, detailed illustrations encourage oral language.he books were developed collaboratively by: Indigenous Elders, students and community members who were involved in sharing hunting and tracking information, editing, proofing, illustrating and mentoring the author. The authentic, hunter-gatherer stories convey – with a healthy dose of good humour, outstanding illustrations and everyday English – the ways in which food is gathered and shared by families. These popular subjects will ensure the contents of the pages are ‘devoured’ with enthusiasm and a desire to learn. Our many cultural advisors over several years include: Margaret Kemarre Turner OAM; Daisy Tjupamtarri Ward; Benedict Kngwarraye Stevens; Marjorie Nyunga Williams; Amelia Kngwarreye Turner; Benita Tipiloura; Coralie Nampitjimpa Williams; Jennifer Inkamala; Jennifer Ullungura Clancy; Lizzie Marrkilyi Ellis; Mervyn Japanangka Rubuntja; Rhonda Inkamala; Trudy Inkamala; and Vincent Forrester. Benedict Kngwarraye Stevens. Senior Central Arrernte Elder, Traditional Owner of Alice Springs says: “Culture is starting to fade away with kids growing up only in town. These books work to connect them back to country. Makes it more powerful, you’ve got both ways in these books.’ Marjorie Nyunga Williams, Western Arrernte Elder. Says: “The books are really good. The Elders really like the books. We really want the books and we are proud of them. It’s really good about tracking and hunting.” Margaret Kemarre K TurnerOAM, Senior Arrernte Elder says: “I really admire all these books. We need books like this now because we only see books for children. This is for adult people to see and learn quicker. I really want family to read and learn from these books which is really special to us.

Margaret, M.Ed (TESOL), is the winner of several awards and accolades including NT Australian of the Year finalist, QUT Faculty of Education outstanding alumni, Courier Mail 50 Brightest and Best. She was shaped by her multilingual rural childhood in Southern Africa where Indigenous languages surrounded her. This significantly influenced her choice of tertiary studies - among these were linguistics, languages, education, Teaching English as an Additional Language, choral conducting and voice. This background was to prove invaluable when, after a fulfilling and varied career in several countries, she moved into Indigenous Education in Australia. The paucity of engaging, early-reading material for EALD learners and her relationship with Elders of several Australian Nations, led her to develop several linguistically and culturally appropriate books and resources in English and several Aboriginal languages. Her first series is the innovative and highly successful Honey Ant® Readers. While visiting schools and communities in order to deliver Professional Development for the Honey Ant® Readers, Margaret became increasingly aware of the similar need for engaging, early-reading material for older learners as well. She worked closely with Elders, students and illustrators to develop linguistically and culturally appropriate learn-to-read story books for older readers, and books which could be enjoyed by non-Indigenous readers equally, while teaching them about the cultures and food gathering practices of Australian First Peoples. This included trips to the desert and the coast with Elders and children who shared their knowledge about tracking, hunting and fishing for food. Reading Tracks® - stories about hunting, tracking and fishing - is the result!

Unique. Progressive readers developed with Indigenous Elders and community. Fills a gap in the young adult and adult Indigenous learn-to-read market. Instils pride and confidence in Indigenous learners. Methods of tracking and hunting are authentic, contributed by Elders, embedded in fictional, but realistic, stories that Indigenous people can identify with. They cover contemporary hunting and cultural practices, as well as history. The books raise awareness and understanding of Indigenous cultures for non-Indigenous learners. For such a unique resource developed with many contributors, the books are good value. FOR: Indigenous students learning to read in schools or adult education organisations e.g. prisons. Engaging because it is about their lives. Also for non-Indigenous students of all ages to learn about Indigenous hunting practices. Broaden awareness, deepen understanding and change attitudes on Australias first peoples. WHY: Fun, colourful, humorous illustrations designed to engage readers. Unique high quality books for Middle school and older learners. Brochures, website, speak at conferences, promotional material to stakeholders, media - radio, video, TV, newspaper. Social media. Flyers.

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