{"title":"Marlee Silva","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarlee Silva’s books invite young readers into vibrant worlds where culture, family, and history intertwine with the natural environment. Her stories often draw on Indigenous perspectives, blending rich storytelling with themes of identity and connection to the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an emphasis on both \u003cem\u003eChildren’s Books\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, her work encourages curiosity and respect for the environment, making her narratives both educational and deeply engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"for-60000-years-by-marlee-silva-9781760265274","title":"For 60,000 Years","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor 60,000 Years\u003c\/em\u003e, as sure as the sun rises and rests, our people have thrived and survived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally penned as a poetic response to January 26th, this is an empowering story of truth, strength and community, told by Gamilaroi and Dunghutti woman Marlee Silva and illustrated by Yamatji man Rhys Paddick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46800986374380,"sku":"9781760265274","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20039683482814.jpg?v=1757305382"},{"product_id":"stand-proud-by-marlee-silva-9781761341335","title":"Stand Proud","description":"The inspiring story of rugby league star Nicho Hynes, who grew up to find his passion when he found his people.\n\nA beautiful and moving picture book for every young reader who has ever attended a Harmony Day celebration and grappled with questions of identity, family and home.\n\nAs a kid, Nicho knows a few things to be true.\nEveryone calls him Nicho, instead of 'Nicholas'.\nHe loves the sport of rugby league.\nAnd he is Aboriginal - but he hasn't always known what that means.\nThen one day at school, Nicho sees his friend covered in white paint and practising a special dance. \n Nicho asks him to teach him the dance too . . . and that's when everything changes.\n\nThis is the inspiring story of rugby league star Nicho Hynes, who grew up to find his passion when he found his people.\n\nIllustrated by Blak Douglas, winner of the Archibald Prize in 2022.","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996169195756,"sku":"9781761341335","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781761341335.jpg?v=1763124030"},{"product_id":"my-tidda-my-sister-by-marlee-silva-9781741177114","title":"My Tidda, My Sister","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and society have existed on this continent for millennia. It's a culture that manifests itself as the ultimate example of resilience, strength, and beauty. It’s also a culture that has consistently been led by its women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Tidda, My Sister\u003c\/em\u003e shares the experiences of many Indigenous women and girls, brought together by author and host of the Tiddas 4 Tiddas podcast, Marlee Silva. The voices of First Nations’ women that Marlee weaves through the book provide a rebuttal to the idea that 'you can’t be what you can’t see'. For non-Indigenous women, it demonstrates the diversity of what success can look like and offers an insight into the lives of their Indigenous sisters and peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing colourful artwork by artist Rachael Sarra, this book is a celebration of the Indigenous female experience through truth-telling. Some stories are heart-warming, while others shine a light on the terrible realities for many Australian Indigenous women, both in the past and in the present. But what they all share is the ability to inspire and empower, creating a sisterhood for all Australian women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso features a foreword by Helpmann and AACTA award-winning actor Leah Purcell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll permissions are in place for the stories of the many First Nations women shared in this edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48243299516652,"sku":"9781741177114","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781741177114-my-tidda-my-sister-1.jpg?v=1787983345"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/marlee-silva.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}