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Adam Goodes Adam Goodes i(A150311 works by)
Born: Established: 1980 Wallaroo, Northern Yorke Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, ;
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Narungga ; Aboriginal Adnyamathanha
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BiographyHistory

Adam Goodes is a championship-winning Brownlow Medallist with the Sydney Swans Australian Football League team.

Most Referenced Works

Personal Awards

2015 finalist Human Rights Medal
2014 winner Australian of the Year Awards Australian of the Year For his leadership and advocacy in the fight against racism both on the sporting field and within society - a stance which has won him the admiration and respect of people around Australia.
2013 winner Deadly Sounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music, Sport, Entertainment and Community Awards The Ella Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports

Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Walk With Us Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2023 26628748 2023 single work picture book children's

'Walk With Us is inspired by the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and invites readers to find out more about the First Nations Country where they live.?From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, former journalist Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.

'Harvey and Mum are heading to their favourite park for a walk on Cammeraygal land.'Time to awaken the ancestors,' says Uncle Boris.'Every time we sing or acknowledge Country, the ancestors are listening.'

'What do you know about the Country where you live?

'Inspired by the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Walk With Us is an invitation to go on a journey of learning and appreciation - with family, with friends, and with our nation - together.

'The bestselling Welcome to Our Country series aims to connect young children, parents and educators with First Nations history and culture.' (Publication summary)

2024 longlisted Indie Awards Children's
y separately published work icon Back on Country Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2022 25092447 2022 single work picture book children's

'A joyful story about the power of reconnecting to family, culture and Country. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy

''Where are we going again?' asks Lucy.

''Back on Country,' says Mum. 'Where we're going is where your nanna comes from, where we come from. Our Country is special to us. You'll see.'

It's Lucy and David's first time back on Country.

'They meet their cousins and Elders, and see special places, learn local language words and hear stories as old as time.

'Join them to feel the strength that comes from being back on Country. For ages 4-8.' (Publication summary) 

2023 longlisted Booksellers Choice Award BookPeople Book of the Year Children's Book of the Year
y separately published work icon Ceremony Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2022 23797062 2022 single work picture book children's

'A joyful celebration of family and culture, the Welcome to Our Country series introduces First Nations history to children. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.

'Welcome, children! Nangga! Nangga! Yakarti! Tonight will be our Ceremony.

'Our family gathers as the fire burns. The smoke rises up as we take it in turns . . . Then clapsticks tap - one, two, three - but a stick is missing! Where could it be?

'Joyful and full of fun, Ceremony invites you to celebrate the rich traditions of dance, family, community and caring for Country from the world's oldest continuous culture.' (Publication summary)

2024 shortlisted The DANZ Children's Book Award Picture Books
2023 winner Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Indigenous Children
2023 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Five to 8 Years
2023 shortlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) Children's Picture Book of the Year
2023 shortlisted Indie Awards Children's
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