My Culture and Me
Published on 7. May 2019
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-0-14-378937-6 (ISBN)
Description
Feel the rhythm of the music, from your heart down to your feet. Enjoy the movements of melodies, as clapsticks keep a strong beat. This is my culture. This is me. Beautifully written and illustrated, My Culture and Me is a heartfelt and stirring story of cherishing and sustaining Indigenous cultures.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Hawthorn
Australia
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Australia
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
Dimensions
Height: 292 mm
Width: 209 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
375 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-378937-6 (9780143789376)
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Person
Gregg Dreise grew up in south-west Queensland in a large family that loves music, art, sport, culture and family. He is very proud of his Kamilaroi and Euahlayi heritage. The Kamilaroi and Euahlayi peoples' lands extend from south-west Queensland into north-west New South Wales. Culture, music and storytelling have run through his family's blood since time began. Gregg is a talented storyteller who uses didgeridoos, guitars, laughter and high-energy performances to pass on culture, unity and wisdom through his educational talks. He is on a journey to get right around Australia to share his stories and learn more about the ancient and diverse histories and cultures of this beautiful country. He is fully aware that all of our cultural roots help strengthen the assortment of unique and proud Australians that we all become.