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Bila

a river cycle
By Jazz Money
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Bila, a river cycle is a lyrical journey through Country that twists and turns like a mountain stream, written by award-winning Wiradjuri poet Jazz Money and brought to life through Matt Chun's exquisite hand-drawn illustrations. What became of the river who rose up and called themself... Read More
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Bila, a river cycle is a lyrical journey through Country that twists and turns like a mountain stream, written by award-winning Wiradjuri poet Jazz Money and brought to life through Matt Chun's exquisite hand-drawn illustrations.

What became of the river who rose up and called themself human?

Bila, a river cycle is a delightfully surprising tale of a river that walks from the mountains to the sea to learn more about the people who have polluted its waters. With themes of protest and caring for Country, Bila, a river cycle is a poetic and powerful call to protect the gift of water, always and together.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702268304

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 January 2099

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Matt Chun

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 1.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 40

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About the Author

Jazz Money's first poetry collection, the best-selling how to make a basket, won the 2020 David Unaipon Award and their second collection, mark the dawn, was the 2024 recipient of the UQP Quentin Bryce Award. Jazz is the author of the children's book, The Frog's First Song, illustrated by Jason Phu. Jazz is a proud descendant of the Wiradjuri nation and is currently based on Wangal land in Sydney, Australia. Matt Chun is an artist, writer and picture book maker currently dividing his time between Yuin land and Wurundjeri land. Matt's fifth picture book, Pull it Down, is out now with Slingshot Books. His previous publication, in collaboration with South Sea/Darumbal writer and journalist Amy McQuire, is titled Day Break.

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