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Reading Tracks Advanced Set

Set of 7 story books
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We are very excited to introduce our 7 Reading Tracks story 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, perenties, kangaroos, echidnas and goannas; • Digging for witchetty grubs and honey ants;• The first Alice Springs Camel Cup, amusingly told by Luritja/Arranda man and camel musterer, Vincent Forrester; • And, by popular request, San hunters in Southern Africa. Humorous, colourful, detailed illustrations encourage oral language. The 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 read. 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 of the Reading Tracks books: “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 Turner OAM, 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. Her tertiary studies have included Montessori education, linguistics, languages, Teaching English as an Additional Language, psychology, choral conducting and voice. In order to develop suitable resources to support the Reading Tracks books, Margaret trials material she produces when visiting schools, and enlists the help of wonderful, keen teachers from all over Australia!
Unique. Colourful storybooks developed with Indigenous Elders and community. They fill a gap in the Upper Primary, young adult and adult market for books featuring Indigenous characters and culture. They instil pride and confidence in Indigenous readers The 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 readers. For such a unique resource developed with many contributors, the books are good value. FOR: Indigenous students 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. They broaden awareness, deepen understanding and change attitudes on Australia's first peoples. WHY: Fun, colourful, humorous illustrations which engage readers. Unique high quality books. Brochures, website, speak at conferences, promotional material to stakeholders, media - radio, video, TV, newspaper. Social media. Flyers.
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