Debut collection by Indigenous Australian poet Kirli Saunders for first-time readers
Shortlisted for Victorian Premier's Literary Awards 2021 and ABIA 2020 Small Publishers' Adult Book of the Year for literary recognition
Explores themes of identity, culture, community, and the role of the earth as healer for deep personal resonance
Evocative and poignant imagery with keen observation and humor for engaging reading
Reflects on love, connection, and loss for universal themes accessible to diverse readers
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SHORTLISTED, 2020 AUSTRALIAN BOOK INDUSTRY AWARDS, SMALL PUBLISHERS’ ADULT BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED, 2021 VICTORIAN PREMIER’S LITERARY AWARDS, INDIGENOUS WRITING COMMENDED, 2020 KATE CHALLIS RAKA AWARD
Kirli Saunders debut poetry collection is a pleasure to lose yourself in. Kirli has a keen eye for observation, humour and big themes
