Crossing Forms: pushing the boundaries of books
In many Aboriginal communities books are now being used to preserve, pass on and rejuvenate what was once passed down orally. But how to translate an oral tradition into a written form? Join the creators of these new forms of publishing that upturn common notions of author, reader and reasons for writing.

Recordings from the 2017 NT Writers’ Festival– Alice Springs are now available on Youtube.

Arrernte artist Therese Ryder extends her creative repertoire to place thipe mabe ‘birds’ amid Arrernte landscapes in this exquisite book published by Batchelor Press. Combining painting, writing and voice recordings, the book offers an Arrernte perspective on birds as part of the natural world, describing their behaviour, diet, habitat, and their role in traditional diet. Therese’s stories also give readers a glimpse of the cultural significance of birds as messengers and spirits. The book has a companion App, so you can hear Therese read her stories and listen to the bird calls!

This book launch took place as part of the 2017 NT Writers’ Festival–Alice Springs, Iwerre Atherre | Crossings, brought to you by the NT Writers’ Centre.