Always Was Always Will Be
written with Aunty Fay Muir, OAM
Always Was Always Will be takes a closer look at some of the iconic First People’s movements since 1778.
It celebrates the strength, wisdom and bravery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The fight for justice for First Nations people takes many forms.
Published by Magabala Books, 2024
“Always Was, Always Will Be is set to be an indispensable resource for young people looking to understand First Nations resistance in Australia.”
“Always Was, Always Will Be has a place in all libraries…an honest and important resource to be shared and discussed, not only for upper primary…but also older Australian non-First Nation adults…”
Kathryn Beilby
ReadPlus
“This book will encourage discussion… a must for all primary and secondary school and public libraries. Highly recommend.”
Liz Derouet
Magpies Magazine
Winner
CBCA Book of the Year Awards, 2025 Eve Pownall Award
Shortlisted
Wilderness Society’s 2025 Karajia Award for Children’s Literature
2025 Australian Book Industry Awards, Small Publishers’ Children’ Book of the Year
Longlisted
2025 ASLA DANZ Children’s Book Awards