Stories for Simon

Publisher details

Authors
Lauren Briggs, Lisa Miranda Sarzin
Publisher
Penguin
Genre
Children’s Picture Book
Released
27 February, 2017
ISBN
9780143784258

Stories for Simon

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Synopsis

A beautiful story of acknowledging the past and working together for a brighter future.When Simon unwraps a beautiful boomerang wrapped in an old newspaper, he learns of the national apology to the Stolen Generations. Who were the Stolen Generations and how can saying ‘sorry’ help? Through a new friendship and a magnificent collection of stories, Simon gains a deep appreciation of the past and a positive vision for the future.Includes a foreword by Bidjigal Elder Vic Simms and endorsement from Adam Goodes, Australian of the Year 2014
Lauren Briggs
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Lauren Briggs

Lauren Briggs is a graphic designer, illustrator and mother of four children. She specialises in etching and print-making, and Stories for Simon is her first book.

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Lisa Miranda Sarzin
About the author

Lisa Miranda Sarzin

Lisa Miranda Sarzin is a former lawyer and current PhD student. Together with her mother, Dr Anne Sarzin, Lisa has written a non-fiction book about collaborative initiatives between Jewish and Indigenous people in the realm of social justice. She is married with three young sons. Stories for Simon is Lisa's first children's book.

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