Etta and the Shadow Taboo

Where is theirs?

And where is mine?

To hurt a shadow

Is surely a crime

When Etta steps on Baawaa's (her sister's) shadow, she learns of the Shadow Taboo, and learns to value the personal space of others, as well as her own.

Written by Gamilaraay author JM Field and illustrated by Ngarabal/Gomeroi artist Jeremy Worrall, Etta and the Shadow Taboo will invite readers to follow a Gamilaraay tradition where one must avoid stepping on the shadows of others.



★ Shortlisted, Prime Minister's Literary Award for Children's Literature 2024 ★

★ Shortlisted, CBCA Award for New Illustrator 2024 ★

★ Highly Commended, Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Indigenous Writing 2024 ★

★ Shortlisted, Ena Noël Award for Emerging Illustrator 2024 ★