Cheryl Kickett Cheryl Kickett i(A122932 works by) (a.k.a. Cheryl Kickett-Tucker)
Born: Established: Perth, Western Australia, ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Noongar / Nyoongar / Nyoongah / Nyungar / Nyungah / Noonygar
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BiographyHistory

Cheryl Kickett belongs to the Wadjuk, Balladong, and Yued areas of the Noongar people. With a research background complemented by a number of accolades, Kickett-Tucker is passionate about Child Health.

Recording traditional stories taught to her during her childhood in the Waarda Series for Young Readers is another way for Kickett-Tucker to teach Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children about Noongar culture and encourage literacy.

Most Referenced Works

Personal Awards

2023 finalist Western Australian of the Year — Aboriginal Award
2020 recipient Order of Australia — Member of the Order of Australia (AM) For significant service to tertiary education, and to the Indigenous community.
2019 winner Australia's Local Hero — WA Local Hero
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Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Ninni Yabini Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2022 23662610 2022 single work picture book children's

'In this delightful picture book, Mother and Father swan are busy rebuilding their nest after a storm when their baby, Ninni Yabini, wanders off. Luckily, the evening star, his namesake, comes out to guide him home. Written in Noongar and English, and illustrated with striking contemporary artwork, this is a memorable celebration of family and belonging.' (Publication summary)
2023 shortlisted The Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature — Karajia Award
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