Jaquanna Elliott (5 works by)
Born: Established: 1967 Dubbo ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal

BiographyHistory

Jaquanna Elliot did not know of her Indigenous heritage until she was an adult. Her natural mother told her she belonged to the Dunghutti 'river people' in Kempsey, New South Wales. In 2004 Elliot's work featured in Black Ink's first publication, Crow Feathers (q.v.). She has also worked as a tutor in schools, as a part of Black Ink's 'Pass-It-On' Storybook Writing Program, and similar projects run by Black Ink (q.v.).

Awards for Works

Crow Feathers : An Indigenous Collection of Poems and Images , 2003 poetry anthology This anthology introduces the poems of 28 new and emerging Indigenous poets and artists in the public arena, to enter the dialogue of Australian poetry, and to join established Indigenous Australian poets and artists. (Source: Introduction)
2004 winner National Henry Mayer Indigenous Media Prize
2003 winner Townsville Literature Award
My Mob, Going to the Beach , 2004 picture book single work 'This is a nostalgic look at lite in the 1950s as an Aboriginal family travel by foot to the beach.' (Books from My Backyard: Must-Read Books from Queensland, 21)
2002 Winner Black Ink Indigenous Writing and Illustrating Award
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