'I have met many Australians who have no idea where a Torres Strait Islander person comes from. As a writer and editor, I believe books, particularly for younger readers, can play a vital role in letting my people’s voice be heard and our stories and culture celebrated.' (Introduction)
'For years, my father provided the voice of the automated telephone weather service. When the service shut down years after his death, dialling it for the last time felt both familiar and foreign.' (Introduction)