1. Autobiographies
2. Dictionaries
3. Glossaries and vocabularies
4. History
5. Indigenous languages
6. Literacy
7. Schools
8. Self-confidence
9. Self-esteem
10. Self-image
11. Tiwi Islands (NT SC52-15
12. Tiwi people (N20) (NT SC52-16)

Nine teenage girls from the Tiwi Islands feature in this joyful celebration of pride in their Culture. This book is part of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation’s Creative Initiative Program delivered in Sydney to improve literacy skills of young Indigenous girls still at school.

The girls were supported on this project by ILF Ambassador Dr Anita Heiss who ran writing workshops and author Pamela Freeman who assisted and mentored the girls. Each girl features with two double page spreads including their personal photograph, a few photographs of their visits to iconic places in Sydney followed by their personal story including their love of family, music and sporting heroes. The headings for these personal stories include ‘My Hero,’ ‘My Proudest Moment,’ ‘My Sacred Place’ and ‘My Happiest Moment.’ Each girl writes a personal postcard home revealing their excitement over their new experiences. Pride and a passion for their Culture shines through.

Valuable features include a map of the two islands, Melville and Bathurst, and a glossary of 24 Tiwi words.

1. Indigenous Literacy Foundation 6 Nov 2015 ‘Our Story is Launched’ https://www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au/our-story-is-launched.html.html
2. Indigenous Literacy Foundation ‘Pamela Lifts Bequest and Create Initiative’ https://www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au/create-initiative-and-pamela-lofts-bequest
3. Indigenous Literacy Foundation ‘Books and website recommendations’ features website, YouTube, TEDx, books with annotations and movies https://www.camdenkids.com.au/assets/Uploads/Reconciliation-Resources.pdf
4. Tiwi Land Council ‘Language’ includes the Tiwi alphabet and pronunciation https://www.tiwilandcouncil.com/250/language
5. Menzies School of Health Research, Black Dog Institute and Charles Darwin University. Information about the Aboriginal language of the Twi people in relation to mental health and well being https://www.menzies.edu.au/icms_docs/315229_Ngawurramangajirri_-_Tiwi_phrases_for_mental_health_and_wellbeing.pdf
6. Starwin promotion of ‘Nginingawila Ngirramini : Our Story’ along with similar titles https://starwin.com.au/products/nginingawila-ngirramini-our-story-book?srsltid=AfmBOopqPWNrYXtSFkyWVpCbuwgCRbwiLYuuH5pRsHysf1Nh4ZE8VTYv