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Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr i(12947004 works by)
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Yolngu
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BiographyHistory

Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr is an artist and illustrator from Gapuwiyak, Warrkatja.

Most Referenced Works

Personal Awards

Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Thank You Rain! Broome : Magabala Books , 2022 24679194 2022 single work picture book children's

'Another simple, universal story from Sally Morgan and Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr, this time, a beautifully illustrated celebration of rain. Thank you rain! is a joyful read, and is full of the plants and animals that welcome rain: raindrops in the treetops; birds singing in the rain; raindrops wetting the dry earth and filling creek beds; birds, frogs and kangaroos all enjoying the rain and finishing with Johnny dancing with happiness!

'Sally Morgan’s beautiful words and Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr’s sensitive artwork combine to give this distinctive children’s picture book global appeal. Johnny infuses his illustrations with his fine-art aesthetic and traditional motifs to bring each page to vivid life.'  (Publication summary)

2023 longlisted APA Book Design Awards Best Designed Children's Illustrated Book designed by Emilia Toia.
2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Early Childhood
y separately published work icon The River Broome : Magabala Books , 2021 22125294 2021 single work picture book children's

'Another simple, universal story from Sally Morgan – this time a beautifully illustrated celebration of the life of the river. The River takes the reader on a journey of what their eyes can see and their ears can hear. See green ants crawling, hear frogs croaking, a goanna running, a fish splashing... Sally Morgan’s beautiful words and Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr’s sensitive artwork combine to make this a unique, distinctive children’s picture book with global appeal. Johnny infuses his illustrations with his fine-art aesthetic and his traditional motifs to bring each page to vivid life.' (Publication summary)

2022 joint winner The Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature Picture Fiction
2022 shortlisted The Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature Karajia Award
2022 shortlisted Territory Read Book of the Year Chief Minister's NT Book Awards Young Adult / Children
2022 longlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) Small Publishers' Children's Book of the Year
2022 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Early Childhood
y separately published work icon Little Bird's Day Broome : Magabala Books , 2019 15403012 2019 single work picture book children's

'A simple, universal story of a day in the life of Little Bird as she sings the world alive, flies with Cloud, travels with Wind, nestles with Moon and dreams of flying among the stars. Sally’s beautiful words and Johnny’s sensitive artwork combine to make this a beautiful, distinctive publication with global appeal. Johnny infuses his illustrations with his fine-art aesthetic, his traditional motifs and a quirky sense of humour.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2020 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Picture Book
2020 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards CBCA Award for New Illustrator
2020 shortlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) Small Publishers' Children's Book of the Year
2020 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Early Childhood
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