Summary
‘We all brothers and sisters in this life, no matter what colour we are,’ says Old Ned. This is the story of Mary, a young Aboriginal girl who lives on a red and dusty cattle station. Shunned by the other girls because of her fair skin, Old Ned, one of the community elders, finally speaks up. With words full of knowledge and wisdom, he teaches the girls that Aboriginal identity transcends skin colour and that family, community, country, culture and spirituality is what being Aboriginal is really about. Renee Fogorty shows that prejudice has no boundaries and that it occurs within and between cultural groups. Her personal perspective makes Fair Skin Black Fella a tale of universal experience that many young readers will identify with. Renee’s contemporary artwork is both whimsical and streetwise, and her colourful characters will appeal to readers of all ages.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781921248146 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1921248149 |
| Author: | Renee Fogorty |
| Publisher: | Magabala Books |
| Imprint: | Magabala Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 28 |
| Release Date: | 1 March 2010 |
| Weight: | 136g |
| Audience Age: | 5-7 |
You Can Find This Book In
Critics Review
” Fair Skin Black Fella is a story that needs to be heard and Renee Fogorty has told it in such a way that children will want to sit up and listen.”
Fair Skin Black Fella is a story that needs to be heard and Renee Fogorty has told it in such a way that children will want to sit up and listen. –Marjorie Coughlan, PaperTigers
Renee Fogorty
Renee Fogorty is a young Wiradjuri woman from the Lachlan River region of New South Wales. Renee started her writing and illustrating career at Rooty Hill High School. What began as a Year 12 project on a subject close to Renee’s heart turned into an important resource for the home and classroom about racism being painful and common amongst children today.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.