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Born: Established: 2006 Broome, Kimberley area, North Western Australia, Western Australia, ;
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1 y separately published work icon Me and My Semicolon Rani Middleton , Broome : Backroom Press , 2020 19755039 2020 single work autobiography

'Me and My Semicolon is a young mother’s day-by-day account of her journey through bowel cancer, from the shock of the first diagnosis until days before her death.

'Rani Middleton writes with a raw immediacy – keenly observant of the small things, while at the same time grappling with life’s big questions as she comes to terms with her prognosis. She is a gifted writer, pitilessly honest about the hard parts, but leavening the awfulness with moments of fun, enchantment, and enjoyment of the absurd. Her sense of being blessed by her loving family and community of friends never fails.

'Rani’s husband, Nathan Laird, completed the manuscript not long after losing his soulmate, with an elegiac account of their last weeks together.

'More than a book about dying, Me and My Semicolon is a lesson in how to live. It is an inspiring story about love, grief, hope, courage and acceptance.

'Trent Dalton (Boy Swallows Universe) describes Rani’s story as, ‘…a truly harrowing, often hilarious, always illuminating literary odyssey’.'

(Source: publisher's blurb)

1 1 y separately published work icon Mrs Millar's Frogs Annette Millar , Kerry Anne Jordinson (illustrator), Broome : Gorf Publications , 1998 Z848060 1998 single work picture book children's

'“Frogs! I love frogs, frogs in Broome.      They live in my house in every room.”

'So begins the story of Mrs Millar and her much-loved frogs.

'Follow the adventures of these little characters as they hop and hide in Mrs Millar’s house.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Beyond the Lattice : Broome's Early Years Susan Sickert , Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2003 Z1716431 2003 single work non-fiction biography 'Beyond the Lattice : Broome's Early Years provides real insight into the people, politics, colour and atmosphere which have been fundamental to the creation of modern Broome.' Source: Back Cover (Sighted 16/08/2010)
1 y separately published work icon Storm Pearl Kerry Anne Jordinson , Kerry Anne Jordinson (illustrator), Broome : Backroom Press , 2017 12371726 2017 single work picture book children's

'Travel with Maggie back in time to the heyday of the pearling industry in Broome. Share her adventures on a lugger and see how she surprises her Gran on her birthday.

'Storm Pearl tells the story of Broome’s historic industry, as rich in culture as it is in pearls.  Through beautiful illustrations, this tale will delight children of all ages. It is a celebration of a fascinating part of Broome’s history.'

1 y separately published work icon Safe Ruby Julie Starkey , Hannah Starkey-Morris (illustrator), Broome : Backroom Press , 2016 9418247 2016 single work picture book children's

'SAFE Ruby is a wonderful story about an abandoned dog finding her forever home: a place where she can be loved and included despite her flaws. Its main character is based on the dog Ruby, who has lived in Hannah’s family for many years. The real-life Ruby was lucky to have been part of the SAFE (Saving Animals From Euthanasia) foster-care program, founded in the Pilbara region and now with branches all over Western Australia. SAFE provides temporary care for animals until they find their long-term home. Ruby now lives happily in Broome with the Morris family.' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Sid and Skipper Go Mustering Heather Charlton , Heather Charlton (illustrator), Broome : Backroom Press , 2011 6166974 2011 single work picture book children's

'Meet Sid and Skipper, two Kimberley Kelpies.

'Sid has always been Top Dog on the cattle station, and he doesn’t welcome silly young Skipper. But when Sid finds himself in trouble, who will be there to help him?

'A story of pride, a fall and two lovable characters.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Bobby's Surprise : Another Broome Adventure Kerry Anne Jordinson , Kerry Anne Jordinson (illustrator), Broome : Backroom Press , 2011 14715379 2011 single work picture book children's

'Bobby's Surprise takes us on a new adventure as Bobby leads Lucas, Tallulah and Baz all over town on an urgent mission.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 2 y separately published work icon The Art of Fire Jimmy Pike (illustrator), Jimmy Pike , Broome : Backroom Press , 2008 Z1666942 2008 single work short story Indigenous story

'Australia is a land of fire. Fire has shaped its landscapes and played a role in the evolution of its plants and animals. Aboriginal people have always made and managed fire, in the domestic hearth and as an aid to hunting.

'This is both a book of art and a first-hand account of desert people's understanding and use of fire in inland Australia.

'The author, a renowned artist from the Great Sandy desert, shows, through his minimalist drawings and compact, vivid descriptions, how desert people make fire and when and why they burn.' (publishers' note)

1 y separately published work icon Looking for Bobby : A Broome Adventure Kerry Anne Jordinson , Kerry Anne Jordinson (illustrator), Broome : Backroom Press , 2007 Z1437912 2007 single work picture book children's 'Three friends search for Bobby around their town. They look in all the familiar spots until there is only one place left..' (Publisher's blurb)
1 1 y separately published work icon Jimmy and Pat Go to China Pat Lowe , Broome : Backroom Press , 2006 Z1820367 2006 single work prose picture book travel children's

'Jimmy and Pat Go to China is a light-hearted but informative account of a journey to China by Australian Aboriginal artist Jimmy Pike with the author Pat Lowe and their host, Chinese Australian artist Zhou Xiaoping. The artists held a joint exhibition in Zhou's home town, Hefei, and from there the three friends travelled by bus and train to other parts of China. They went up the Yellow Mountains, visited Buddhist temples and saw the famous Terracotta Warriors at Xian, as well as climbing the Great Wall. At night in hotel rooms, Jimmy made drawings: delightful, naive impressions of places he visited.
Pat's account is less a travelogue than a gentle, tongue-in-cheek commentary on Jimmy's responses to a country and culture very different from his own.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 2 y separately published work icon When Harry Went to India Susan Sickert , Abdul Casley , Broome : Backroom Press , 2006 Z1666005 2006 single work biography When Harry Went to India is the story of three friends journeying to India. Harry, a Kimberley cameleer, went with Cas and Susan to see how Indian people lived and worked, especially those who owned camels. Through Harry's eyes we see the lives of rural Indians and hear the unexpected comparisons he makes with those of his own people. It is an informative, poignant, funny and beautifully illustrated book which celebrates the similarities and differences between two very vibrant cultures and countries. When Harry Went to India will be enjoyed by readers of all ages.
1 1 y separately published work icon Jimmy and Pat Meet the Queen Pat Lowe , Jimmy Pike (illustrator), Broome : Backroom Press , 1997 Z844983 1997 single work picture book children's (taught in 1 units)

'Jimmy and Pat Meet the Queen is a fantasy about Native Title, in which Jimmy, a traditional owner of land in the Great Sandy Desert, challenges the Queen to visit his camp and prove to him that she is the rightful owner of this so-called ‘vacant Crown land’. Her Majesty accepts the invitation, and soon learns what it really means to be a landowner in the Australian desert. A light-hearted look at a serious subject, suitable for readers of all ages.' 

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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