John Rotumah John Rotumah i(A114281 works by)
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Torres Strait Islander ; Aboriginal Bundjalung
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1 2 y separately published work icon Yearning to Go Home Paul Ishiguchi , John Rotumah (illustrator), Tracey Duroux (illustrator), New South Wales : Give it Time Productions , 2006 Z1483721 2006 single work picture book children's dreaming story 'Yearning to Go Home tells the story of a man's journey in a harsh new world. Ahthun finds himself stranded in a place where he is a stranger. Taken in by the tribal Elder, he begins to learn the ways of the people. With a strong will to survive, he changes aspects of his life, precipitating a new way of being. In time, Ahthun emerges as a storyteller of great wisdom, knowledge and foresight. He speaks of the challenges to come and the rewards of accepting change. This open's the hearts and minds of the people, encouraging a new way of being and living, and giving hope for a better future.' Source: www.giveittime.com.au (Sighted 19/03/2008).
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