Mandaang guwu Tumut

Mandaang guwu (thank you) to all the beautiful peoples who joined in the celebrations for Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray (River of Dreams) at Tumut Library, kicked off by a heart melting acknowledgement to country in Wiradyuri and English by the Brungle Public School kids.

Thank you to Aunty Sue and Aunty Winnie Bulger for launching Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray with for your reflections on the novel, the heroes, and realities of life for Wiradjuri people over time.

What a wonderful way to spend a morning with the Russell clan, students from Tumut High School and locals who just like to read and are interested in First Nations stories.

It was a joy to also celebrate Uncle Pat Connolly’s birthday as well. Look at that amazing cake made by librarian Kristin Twomey!

Thank you to Kristin, Rhonda and all the team at the Tumut Regional Library for hosting us and for you great pics on Facebook!

And huge thanks to Mel from Collins Books Wagga Wagga for being the traveling bookseller. If you are local to Wagga, there are signed copies in-store now! If you are not local you can order through Collins online here.

And thanks also to Emily Wind from the Tumut and Adelong Times for coming along and covering the launch for the paper.