Tubowgule

A Sydney Opera House History

Author: Melissa-Jane Fogarty and Dylan Finney Series: Our Lands

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A fascinating and inclusive history of one of Australia's greatest landmarks, the Sydney Opera House, and the land on which it is built.

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A fascinating and inclusive history of one of Australia's greatest landmarks, the Sydney Opera House, and the land on which it is built.

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A fascinating and inclusive history of one of Australia's greatest landmarks, the Sydney Opera House, and the land on which it is built.

This is the story of Tubowgule.

The Sydney Opera House is an Australian icon and a building recognised all around the world, but the land on which it stands has a long history. We step back in time to when Tubowgule was a ceremonial place for the Gadi people and we follow along as the land is claimed by the colonisers and then takes on various forms and uses before it comes back around again as a place to gather and share song, dance and culture.

The first book in an Indigenous history series about Australia's most iconic landmarks.

About the Author

Melissa-Jane Fogarty (Author)

Melissa-Jane Fogarty is a kidlit author/illustrator and freelance editor and writer. She's of Mununjali descent, living on Darkinjung land, NSW, Australia. She has a Masters in Publishing from the University of Sydney, a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Newcastle and is a graduate of the Children's Book Academy as well as The Australian Writers' Centre. When not sketching, writing or editing, Melissa is hanging with her husband, two children, two fur babies and drinking copious amounts of tea.

Dylan Finney (Illustrator)

Dylan Finney is an Australian-born graphic designer and artist. He is a proud descendant of the Yanula and Mara clans, and also has English and Irish heritage. He lives on Darkinjung land. His work explores identity and culture - inspired by people, places, animals, light and colour. Dylan lives on the NSW Central Coast.