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Image of Juluwarlu Book | When The World Was Soft
Image of Juluwarlu Book | When The World Was Soft
Image of Juluwarlu Book | When The World Was Soft
Image of Juluwarlu Book | When The World Was Soft

Juluwarlu Book | When The World Was Soft

Juluwarlu Group

A ground-breaking graphic novel sharing the stories of Yindjibarndi Creation-times in an immediate and engaging way for a contemporary audience.

FEATURES

  • QR code to listen to a reading of the book and educational resources.
  • Glossary of Yindjibarndi words and their English translations
  • 6 compelling Yindjibarndi Creation Stories 
  • Can be purchased with wings that invite children to immerse themselves in Creation Stories where the birds play a vital role

ABOUT

Yindjibarndi believe all creation is written in our landscape and was sung long ago, filling our Ngurra (Country) with sacred meanings and deep religious significance. At the dawn of time, Ngurra Nyujunggamu, the world was soft as clay and the sky was very low. Our Creator, Minkala, sang the songs from which all life and Ngurra evolved. These are some of our stories.

‘An extraordinary project, an invitation to share in a deep and sacred understanding of Country. When the World Was Soft imparts a sense of responsibility towards the young, and to Country, and is a testament to the power of communities telling their own stories.’ Books+Publishing

Dynamically illustrated by Alex Mankiewicz with striking artwork by members of the Juluwarlu Art Group, When the World Was Soft is a powerful gift of culture for young and old. 

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Indigenous Owned Organisation Juluwarlu Group

Juluwarlu is an Aboriginal organisation based in Roebourne that is dedicated to preserving, recording and promoting the culture of the Yindjibarndi people

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