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y separately published work icon Tiwi Girl single work   prose   children's  
Issue Details: First known date: 2015... 2015 Tiwi Girl
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'Tiwi Girl, written by the students of Tiwi College (Tiwi Islands, NT) with Alison Lester, is about a young girl named Mia. Mia is much like the students, and the story emphasises the challenges and choices that Tiwi girls are faced with. The watercolour and ink press portray the local environment, bringing the story to life.'

Source: Publication blurb.

Notes

  • 'This book was produced as part of the Indigenous Literary Foundation's Creative Initiative. The initiative partners young Indigenous women with publishers and mentors to create (produce stories), cultivate (build knowledge) and motivate (grow self-esteem)'– page iii.

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