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The Vexatious Haunting of Lily Griffin is the whopper doorstop of never-ending educational resources and inspiration for students ages 8–13. Here some activities for the classroom. Real-life issues/themes The Vexatious Haunting of Lily Griffin is a supernatural fantasy of epic proportions, but wrapped up in all the haunting, high jinks and history lies an earnest and […]
Fremantle Press commenced its reconciliation journey in August with a formal Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. Over the last six months, I have been working with fellow RAP Working Group member Kirsty Horton and Reconciliation Australia to build the framework of our first action plan. Designed to enable our organisation to sustainably […]
Tyrown Waigana joins the podcast to chat to Helen Milroy about the importance of learning the Noongar language and believes his collaborative book with Jayden Boundry, Noongar Boodja Waangkan, could change how we interact as a culture. Tyrown says, ‘It would be cool if this book influences everyone around here and we start talking Noongar […]
Jayden Boundry has been hard at work behind the scenes recording an online pronunciation guide to support readers of Noongar Boodja Waangkan: First Noongar Words. Launched to coincide with the United Nations International Year of Indigenous Languages, the book was co-created by Jayden, a Wadjak Ballardong Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji man, and Tyrown Waigana, a […]
If you’re like me when you enjoy a thing, you want others to share that joy. The drunk bellowing over your shoulder at the football game might be irksome, but doesn’t it beat being an audience of one? This is particularly so if you’re a writer. Sure, we should write for ourselves (goes the advice), […]
Speaking to Brooke Dunnell on the Fremantle Press podcast, novelist Karen Herbert says she didn’t know how the narrative was going to pan out until the end of her writing. Karen says, ‘The story started with chapter four … It was really one of those stories that evolved as you write them. I didn’t know […]
Stellarphant has won Picture Book of the Year in the inaugural Children’s Book Council of Australia Sun Project Shadowers’ Choice Awards. A week to the day from being named a CBCA Honour Book, the little elephant that could has rocketed into the top spot as voted by young readers. James Foley thanked the CBCA for […]
Kaya! In this first episode, Jayden Boundry introduces the pronunciation guide and his new book with Tyrown Waigana: Noongar Boodja Waangkan: First Noongar Words He introduces himself, his language and why it’s important to share language on Country. Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson. This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Moort — the members of a family and the people around us, including mother, child, and friend. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Mother Father Sister Daughter Son Brother Grandfather Grandmother Cousin Aunty Uncle […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Ngany and Moolymari — the parts of our body and face, including the head, cheeks, and teeth. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Hair Head Heart Arm Hand Stomach Bum Knee Leg Foot Eye […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Boodja — the country and landscape, including tree, moon and ocean. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Sky River Rock Earth Sun Moon Star Ocean Cloud Tree Wind Rain Hills Rainbow Waterhole Flower Recorded […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Boorn wer djet — the trees and flowers, including banksia, she-oak, and kangaroo paw. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Karri Marri Jarrah Peppermint tree Grass tree Paperbark tree She-Oak Banksia Zamia palm Bull […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Boodja barna — the animals that are on the land, including the kangaroo, bandicoot, and the echidna. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Kangaroo Bandicoot Dog Echidna Bobtail Snake Goanna Gecko Quokka Numbat Ant […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Kep barna — the animals that swim in the water, including shark, sea turtle, and black swan. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Whale Dolphin Octopus Sea turtle Shark Crab Jellyfish Seal Black swan […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Worl barna — the creatures that fly in the sky, including silver gull, bee, and kookaburra. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Australian Raven Silver Gull Wedge-Tailed Eagle Bee Willy-Wagtail White Cockatoo Kookaburra Tawny […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Bonar — the Noongar seasons including December – January, February – March, and April – May. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: December – January February – March April – May June – July […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Yeyi wer boorda — the times of the day, including afternoon, tomorrow, and sunset. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Day Night Morning / Dawn Afternoon Evening Today Yesterday Tomorrow Sunrise Sunset Recorded and […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Koorliny — the movements and actions we do, including dance, listen, and eat. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Sit Stand Run See Swim Play Listen Hear Hit Dance Jump Drink Sing Laugh Cry […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Noonook moorditj — the words and phrases we use, including hello, how are you, and talk to you later. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Hello / Yes Welcome No / Nothing Look out […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Ngadi-Ngadi — the numbers to count, including one, ten, and many. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten Many Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson. […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Walken — the colours of the rainbow, including blue, orange and pink. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Purple Blue Green Yellow Orange Red Pink Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson. This guide was […]
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