Corey Tutt Corey Tutt i(22121207 works by)
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Kamilaroi
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BiographyHistory

Corey Tutt is a Kamilaroi man from Nowra on the New South Wales south coast. As a kid, he dreamed of becoming a zookeeper and in high school he developed a love of STEM subjects. But unlike the arts and sport, he found there was little encouragement for Aboriginal people to pursue careers in STEM. In 2018, while working as a research assistant for the University of Sydney, Corey founded DeadlyScience, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide science books and telescopes to remote schools in Australia, and connects young Indigenous people with mentors to encourage their participation in STEM subjects.

In 2020, Corey was named the NSW Young Australian of the Year, and a Human Rights Hero by the Australian Human Rights Commission. He continues to work tirelessly to send STEM resources to Indigenous communities, and show First Nations kids that STEM is for them.  

Corey's published works include the CBCA Notable book This Book Thinks Ya Deadly! A Celebration of Blak Excellence and the children's non-fiction book The First Scientists: Deadly Inventions and Innovations from Australia's First Peoples.

Most Referenced Works

Personal Awards

2022 recipient Order of Australia Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) For service to Indigenous STEM education.

Awards for Works

y separately published work icon This Book Thinks Ya Deadly! : A Celebration of Blak Excellence Prahran : Hardie Grant Books , 2023 25767512 2023 multi chapter work biography

'This Book Thinks Ya Deadly! is an inspirational, illustrated compendium that celebrates the diversity and success of First Nations People.

'Written by Corey Tutt, author of The First Scientists, this book features the profiles of 80 Blakfellas who are doing deadly things across sport, art, activism and science, through to politics, education and literature. It showcases the careers and Corey’s personal stories of First Nations People who have done great things in their respective fields, including Professor Marcia Langton, Miranda Tapsell, Tony Armstrong, Dr Anita Heiss, Danzal Baker (Baker Boy), Adam Goodes and Blak Douglas. 

'Molly Hunt's deadly illustrations make this book the perfect gift for all ages. A celebration of Blak excellence, it will inspire future generations to create change and leave readers to ponder, ‘What makes ME deadly?’' (Publication summary)

2024 shortlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) Australian Book of the Year for Older Children
2024 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards Eve Pownall Award for Information Books
2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
y separately published work icon The First Scientists : Deadly Inventions and Innovations from Australia's First Peoples Prahran : Hardie Grant Books , 2021 22121231 2021 single work information book children's

'The First Scientists is the highly anticipated, illustrated science book from Corey Tutt of DeadlyScience. With kids aged 7 to 12 years in mind, this book will nourish readers’ love of science and develop their respect for Indigenous knowledge at the same time.

'Have you ever wondered what the stars can tell us? Did you know the seasons can be predicted just by looking at subtle changes in nature? Maybe you have wondered about the origins of glue or if forensic science is possible without a crime scene investigation. Australia's First peoples have the longest continuing culture on Earth and their innovation will amaze you as you leaf through the pages of this book, learning fascinating facts and discovering the answers to life's questions.

'In consultation with communities, Corey tells us of many deadly feats – from bush medicine to bush trackers – that are today considered 'science', and introduces us to many amazing scientists, both past and present. The breadth of ‘sciences’ is incredible with six main chapters covering astronomy, engineering, forensic science, chemistry, land management and ecology. The first scientists passed on the lessons of the land, sea and sky to the future scientists of today through stories, song and dance, and many of these lessons are now shared in this book.

'Vibrant illustrations by Blak Douglas bring the subjects to life, so you’ll never think about science as just people in lab coats ever again!' (Publication summary)

2023 shortlisted New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards Indigenous Writer's Prize
2023 winner New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Books
2022 shortlisted Queensland Literary Awards Griffith University Children’s Book Award
2022 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards Eve Pownall Award for Information Books
2022 winner Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) Australian Book of the Year for Younger Children
2022 longlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) The Matt Richell Award for New Writer
2022 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
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