This Book Thinks Ya Deadly!: A Celebration of Blak Excellence

Description

This Book Thinks Ya Deadly! is an inspirational, illustrated compendium that celebrates the diversity and success of First Nations People. Written by Corey Tutt, author of The First Scientists, this book features the profiles of 80 Blakfellas who are doing deadly things across sport, art, activism and science, through to politics, education and literature. It showcases the careers and Corey's personal stories of First Nations People who have done great things in their respective fields, including Professor Marcia Langton, Miranda Tapsell, Tony Armstrong, Dr Anita Heiss, Danzal Baker (Baker Boy), Adam Goodes and Blak Douglas. Molly Hunt's deadly illustrations make this book the perfect gift for all ages. A celebration of Blak excellence, it will inspire future generations to create change and leave readers to ponder, 'What makes ME deadly?'

Corey Tutt is a Kamilaroi man from Nowra, New South Wales. As a kid, he dreamed of becoming a zookeeper and in high school he developed a love of STEM subjects. But unlike the arts and sport, he found there was little encouragement for Aboriginal people to pursue careers in STEM. In 2018, while working as a research assistant for the University of Sydney, Corey founded DeadlyScience, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide science books and telescopes to remote schools in Australia, and connects young Indigenous people with mentors to encourage their participation in STEM subjects. In 2020, Corey was named the NSW Young Australian of the Year, and a Human Rights Hero by the Australian Human Rights Commission, and in 2021 he received the Australian Museum Eureka STEM Inclusion Prize. He continues to work tirelessly to send STEM resources to remote communities, and show First Nations kids that STEM is for them. The organisation has even attracted international attention, with Corey presenting at Harvard and Oxford universities. This is Corey's second book following his children's book The First Scientists (2021). Molly Hunt is an artist, animator and writer with a passion for storytelling with her multi-disciplined, trademark bold and graphic style. Based in Sydney, living on Gadigal Country, Molly aims to tell stories that prioritise First Nation People and topics. Growing up in Wyndham, Western Australia, Molly was surrounded by naturally funny community characters which sparked a love for storytelling at a very young age. Molly is influenced by her mother, a natural storyteller, and her father, a talented artist, both of whom strongly contributed to her becoming a storyteller using all forms of art. Molly is Balanggarra and Yolngu, having strong ties to Wyndham, Kimberley and Elcho Island, Arnhem Land.