The History of the First Australians series is designed for children to learn more about Australian Indigenous history, whilst also helping to boost their reading fluency.
Beautifully illustrated with original art, these readers are an ideal addition to any Indigenous or reader series in libraries. The content is suitable for any study of Indigenous Australians. ACARA place Indigenous context as a priority area and with the inclusion of literacy blocks, this series is able to be programmed covering both requirements.
Growing Up in Pipeclay is a non-fiction recount of the author, Gloria Philllips' childhood, living in the small coastal village of Pipeclay (now known as Corindi) on the NSW, Mid-North Coast. Through her recount, Gloria explains the importance of family, community, place, culture and the practice of living sustainably off the land during these times. Gloria Phillips is a proud Gumbaynggirr Elder who was born in Bowraville, NSW. Gloria grew up in nearby Valla, Macksville, and then Corindi, which was her favourite place. Gloria has 9 children, 28 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren. She enjoys attending Elders Club once a week, and has even attended the Elders Olympics. She also enjoys reading, gardening, fishing and cooking for her large family and sharing culture and stories within her community.
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 24
- Series: History of the First Australians
- Series Number: 48
- Publication Date: 20/01/2020
- Publisher: Knowledge Books and Software
- Subject: Indigenous
- Audience: Primary
- Reading Recovery: Level 26
- Curriculum: Australian
Also available in a Set of 20 readers with or without a Teacher’s Guide