Meet Isobel Bevis – Nedingar

Join author Isobel Bevis for storytelling passed on to her by her kabarli (nana). Noongar language is the focus for this session. Through interactive games children will learn Noongar words for animals and plants that are featured in Isobel’s debut book Nedingar. This is a fun, engaging presentation getting children moving and participating in activities including an opportunity for Q&A.

About the Book – Nedingar

This lyrical, dual language picture book from two debut First Nations creators celebrates the beauty of Country and family. 'Please Mum, I want to meet my ancestors, I want to learn from them so I know who I am.' Inspired by traditional Indigenous teachings, every family will relate to this beautiful bilingual picture book as brought to life by Noongar storytellers Isobel Bevis and Leanne Zilm highlighting the rich cultural heritage, we all share. The book features gorgeously hand painted images of Australian flora and fauna.

About the Author – Isobel Bevis

Isobel is a Wilman, Ballardong Noongar woman born and raised in Collie, south-west of Western Australia with strong family connections in WA. Raised in a large Noongar family, growing up on Wilman Boodja listening to stories and learning culture and language from her Kabarli (Nana). With a Masters in Aboriginal Languages and degree in teaching, including Noongar language, Isobel is enthusiastic about sharing her cultural knowledge with students and community.

About the Illustrator – Leanne Zilm

Leanne Zilm is a descendant of Wudjari and Goreng Noongar tribal groups and was born in Katanning, Western Australia, and currently lives in Rockingham. Leanne started painting in 2016 when her mother, who was a landscape artist, encouraged her to take up painting. Leanne works with acrylics, and the backgrounds for her paintings are created using acrylic pour technique. Her art is inspired by the natural environment, the ocean, sunrises, sunsets, and the native flora and fauna that abounds in the Fitzgerald River National Park and Bremer Bay region in the South-West of Western Australia.

Ages: 5 – 12

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