With humour, poignancy and optimism, Boori Monty Pryor shares stories and anecdotes about his life and family background. We follow his journey from living in fringe camps, to working as a DJ, and then performing in schools. Boori’s voice is honest and intimate as he details the sometimes heartbreaking complexities of feeling caught between cultures. His passion for helping to educate and inform children and young adults about First Nations culture and history, and his optimism that Australia as a nation might move forward in unity, shines through the pages.
‘Maye Tomorrow’ encourages the reader to pause and reconsider everything we thought we knew about Australian history. This book may initiate classroom discussion around issues of acceptance, reconciliation, the Stolen Generations, First Nations history, racism, and Australian culture. Black and white photographs of Boori and his family – including those whose lives were tragically cut short – are included in this text, offering additional insights and added layers to the narrative.
‘Maybe Tomorrow’ was a shortlisted information book for The Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards in 1999.
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