Bronwyn Bancroft
Bronwyn Bancroft was born in Tenterfield, New South Sales, in 1958. Her father was an Indigenous Australian from the Djanbun clan and her mother was of Scottish-Polish ancestry.
Bancroft has spent her life making art. As a practising artist and illustrator, she utilises many mediums in the pursuit of her work.
Bronwyn is committed to advancing the rights of Australia's Indigenous people and the protection of artists' rights. She has been an active participant on national committees, including the National Gallery of Australia and the National Indigenous Arts Advocacy Association.
Another of Bronwyn's passions is education. She firmly believes that education is imperative to individual development and confidence; enabling Indigenous people to participate with equity in an often inequitable society.
Kids Books (1)
The Eagle Inside
$15.99
Artists:
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Australian;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781760125271
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
A timeless tale about difference, belonging, and courage that will inspire children to have faith in their inner strength.
The smallest bird at school, Jimmy feels certain he will never fit in. But Eagle reminds him that being small isn’t necessarily a weakness, and that being different can also be a strength. This book is loosely based on the author’s university experience of feeling he would never fit in, yet being mentored by a teacher who encouraged him to focus on his inner strength, rather than race or class.
This book is a landmark collaboration between two powerhouses of the Indigenous community of Sydney -- artist, activist, and illustrator Bronwyn Bancroft and her son Jack Manning Bancroft, who is CEO of Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME) and has been listed among Sydney's Top 100 Most Influential People.
Educator Information
The publisher recommends this title for ages 3 and under, but it would work better with older children.
Additonal Information
32 pages | 8.75" x 10.75"
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