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Issue Details: First known date: 2024... 2024 Words to Sing the World Alive : Celebrating First Nations Languages
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'An exquisite celebration of First Nations languages from a selection of Australia's finest Indigenous writers, all wrapped up in a handsome hardback that's perfect for Christmas gift giving.

'Words to Sing the World Alive celebrates First Nations languages from across the continent. Forty First Nation writers and thinkers, journalists and lawyers, artists and astronomers come together to reveal their favourite and significant words. Words that evoke the power of childhood and the wonder of Country; that explore the essence of mother, of fire, of time. Words that are imbued with family and belonging, and that surprise with their connections.

'Join contributors including Kim Scott, Tara June Winch, Daniel Browning, Terri Janke, Jeanine Leane, Nardi Simpson, Dan Bourchier, Ellen van Neerven, Alice Skye, Bruce Pascoe, Anita Heiss, Thomas Mayo, Evelyn Araluen, Claire G Coleman and Mykaela Saunders as they share their words to sing the world alive.' (Publication summary)

Contents

* Contents derived from the St Lucia, Indooroopilly - St Lucia area, Brisbane - North West, Brisbane, Queensland,:University of Queensland Press , 2024 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Kurusipagiz, Rose Elu , single work essay (p. 1-6)
Giyira, Jazz Money , single work essay (p. 7-12)
Ngumambinya, Anita Heiss , single work essay (p. 13-20)
Amai, Thomas Mayo , single work essay (p. 21-26)
Gibam Garandalehn (Full Moon)i"Gibam garandalehn", Ellen van Neerven , single work poetry (p. 27-32)
Munathiyai"As a kid I thought", Adam Thompson , single work poetry (p. 33-38)
Buwalwoeydhay, Jimi Bani , single work essay (p. 39-44)
Tjukurrpa, Elizabeth Marrkilyi Ellis , single work essay (p. 45-50)
Nginha-gulia Nyiang – These Wordsi"These words cry out and I hear them—learn to mould", Jeanine Leane , single work poetry (p. 52-54)
Barka, Paul Collis , single work essay (p. 55-60)
Yurnarngu, Charmaine Papertalk-Green , single work essay (p. 61-66)
Ged, Terri Janke , single work essay (p. 67-74)
Preserving Ngunnawal Language through Media, Dan Bourchier , single work essay (p. 75-81)
Baraygir, Daniel Browning , single work essay (p. 83-87)
Kooroondee, Vicki Couzens , single work essay (p. 89-95)
And Dark the Night, Samuel Wagan Watson , single work essay (p. 97-100)
Mirri, Karlie Noon , single work essay (p. 101-105)
A Paradox of Empowerment, Kim Scott , single work essay (p. 107-119)
Learning Bundjalung on Tharawali"Above his desk it is written:", Evelyn Araluen , single work poetry (p. 121-125)
Ngaliibulanyugiyan(ba), Merinda Dutton , single work essay (p. 127-132)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Works about this Work

‘Learning Language Is Part of Rebuilding Our Nation’ : Singing the World Alive, One First Nations Word at a Time Sandy Toussaint , 2024 single work review
— Appears in: The Conversation , 27 November 2024;

— Review of Words to Sing the World Alive : Celebrating First Nations Languages 2024 anthology essay poetry

'A precious message for all Australians has been created by First Nations people with publication of Words to Sing the World Alive.'

Review : Words to Sing the World Alive Kirk Page , 2024 single work review
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 6 November no. 838 2024; (p. 30)

— Review of Words to Sing the World Alive : Celebrating First Nations Languages 2024 anthology essay poetry
Review : Words to Sing the World Alive Kirk Page , 2024 single work review
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 6 November no. 838 2024; (p. 30)

— Review of Words to Sing the World Alive : Celebrating First Nations Languages 2024 anthology essay poetry
‘Learning Language Is Part of Rebuilding Our Nation’ : Singing the World Alive, One First Nations Word at a Time Sandy Toussaint , 2024 single work review
— Appears in: The Conversation , 27 November 2024;

— Review of Words to Sing the World Alive : Celebrating First Nations Languages 2024 anthology essay poetry

'A precious message for all Australians has been created by First Nations people with publication of Words to Sing the World Alive.'

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