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Jaelyn Biumaiwai Jaelyn Biumaiwai i(21522683 works by)
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Fijian
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'Jaelyn Biumaiwai is a self-taught illustrator. She is of Aboriginal and Fijian ancestry and lives and creates on the Gold Coast. She has a passion for Pasifika and First Nations culture and communities, and this is reflected in both her original and commissioned art.' (Hachette website)

Most Referenced Works

Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Come Together : Things Every Aussie Kid Should Know about the First Peoples Prahran : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 25164192 2022 single work information book children's

'Come Together is a heart-warming, debut picture book for children aged 5 and up from pop artist Isaiah Firebrace, inspired by his petition to the Australian Government calling for Aboriginal history to be taught in every classroom.
 
'In this essential book, Isaiah, a Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara man, establishes a foundation of First Nations knowledge with 20 key topics. Alongside bright and contemporary illustrations by Mununjali and Fijian artist Jaelyn Biumaiwai, Isaiah connects us to each topic through his own personal story and culture, from the importance of Elders to the Dreaming.
 
'At once accessible and engaging, Come Together will make every Aussie kid proud that we are home to the longest continuing culture on Earth!' (Publication summary)

2023 winner Dymocks Book of the Year Young Readers Book of the Year
2023 shortlisted The Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature Karajia Award
2023 shortlisted Booksellers Choice Award BookPeople Book of the Year Children's Book of the Year
2023 shortlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) Social Impact Book of the Year
2023 honour book CBCA Book of the Year Awards Eve Pownall Award for Information Books
2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
2023 longlisted Indie Awards Children's
y separately published work icon Heroes, Rebels and Innovators : Inspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People from History Sydney : Lothian , 2021 21522728 2021 single work picture book information book children's

'Be inspired and amazed by these incredible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander icons! With colourful artwork and evocative writing, this book tells stories every Australian should know.

'Powerful and exciting: here are seven inspiring stories about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from history. Each colourful spread in this illustrated book tells a compelling story.' (Publication summary)

2022 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Eight to 10 Years
2022 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Indigenous Children
2022 shortlisted Booksellers Choice Award BookPeople Book of the Year Children's Book of the Year
2022 honour book CBCA Book of the Year Awards Eve Pownall Award for Information Books
2022 longlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) Australian Book of the Year for Younger Children
2022 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
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