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Main Abija My Grandad by Karen Rogers

$25.00 inc. GST

A tribute to a much-loved grandfather, celebrating First Nations Australian culture, country and the circle of life.

With luscious artwork and a lyrical text in Kriol and English, celebrated Ngukurr artist Karen Rogers evokes the world of her childhood in a remote part of the Northern Territory. Her story is a beautiful celebration of a special relationship, showing how culture is passed on from generation to generation.

‘My grandfather touched my heart. I hope everybody can have a chance to love one grandparent that way.’

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‘Dijan buk gada ola memri ai bin abum gada main abija from wen ai bin lilgel til imin libu wi. Imin titjim mi loda tings bla koltja en bla kantri. Mi hepi ba pasim det stori la main femili en bla pudum la dis buk.’

‘This book has the memories I had of my grandfather from when I was small until he left us. He taught me many things about culture and country. I’m happy to pass this story on to my family and to put it in this book.’

Published: Allen & Unwin 2021, hardcover