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'"Took the Children Away", is a moving indictment of the treatment of indigenous children from the 'Stolen Generation' and a song which 'struck a chord' not only among the wider Aboriginal community, but also nationally. The song was awarded two ARIA Awards, as well as an international Human Rights Achievement Award, the first time this had been awarded to a songwriter because of a song. The album it came from featured in Rolling Stone magazine's Top 100 Albums for 1992.
'From the lyrics of this iconic song a very special book for children of all ages has been created. Featuring he heart wrenching lyrics of Archie Roach and the classic artwork of his late wife and soul-mate Ruby Hunter, this book is destined to become a masterpiece.
'Renowned Queensland artist, Peter Hudson has adorned the book with his stunning landscapes of South West Victoria - Archie's traditional lands.' (From the publisher's website.)
Reading Australia
This work has Reading Australia teaching resources.
Unit Suitable For AC: Year 6 (NSW Stage 3)
General Capabilities
Critical and Creative Thinking, Intercultural Understanding, Literacy, Personal and Social Capability
Cross-curriculum Priorities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Duration 4 weeks
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Archie Roach Encourages Indigenous Prisoners to Look to Community, Culture and Country to Escape Status Quo
2020
single work
column
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , November 2020;'Every time Archie Roach steps inside a prison, there's a little bit of himself he sees in the men and women behind bars.'
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Artful Creations
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 3 April 2011; (p. 30)
— Review of How Frogmouth Found Her Home 2010 single work picture book ; Me and My Dad 2010 single work picture book ; An Australian ABC of Animals 2004 single work picture book ; An Australian 1, 2, 3 of Animals 2007 single work picture book ; My Island Home 2010 single work picture book ; Solid Rock 2010 single work picture book ; Took the Children Away 2010 single work picture book lyric/song -
Off the Shelf : For Children
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 6 November 2010; (p. 25)
— Review of Took the Children Away 2010 single work picture book lyric/song -
Serious Business for Children
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: Eureka Street , 11 October vol. 20 no. 20 2010;
— Review of My Island Home 2010 single work picture book ; Took the Children Away 2010 single work picture book lyric/song ; Solid Rock 2010 single work picture book
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Serious Business for Children
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: Eureka Street , 11 October vol. 20 no. 20 2010;
— Review of My Island Home 2010 single work picture book ; Took the Children Away 2010 single work picture book lyric/song ; Solid Rock 2010 single work picture book -
Off the Shelf : For Children
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 6 November 2010; (p. 25)
— Review of Took the Children Away 2010 single work picture book lyric/song -
Artful Creations
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 3 April 2011; (p. 30)
— Review of How Frogmouth Found Her Home 2010 single work picture book ; Me and My Dad 2010 single work picture book ; An Australian ABC of Animals 2004 single work picture book ; An Australian 1, 2, 3 of Animals 2007 single work picture book ; My Island Home 2010 single work picture book ; Solid Rock 2010 single work picture book ; Took the Children Away 2010 single work picture book lyric/song -
Archie Roach Encourages Indigenous Prisoners to Look to Community, Culture and Country to Escape Status Quo
2020
single work
column
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , November 2020;'Every time Archie Roach steps inside a prison, there's a little bit of himself he sees in the men and women behind bars.'