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Evelyn Araluen on the dark side of Blinky Bill

Evelyn Araluen on the dark side of Blinky Bill

Update: 2022-11-23
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For many Australians, classic children’s book characters like Blinky Bill and Snugglepot and Cuddlepie represent innocent adventures in the bush. But Stella prize winning author Evelyn Araluen argues you can also find the story of Aboriginal peoples’ displacement at the heart of these beloved tales
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Evelyn Araluen on the dark side of Blinky Bill

Evelyn Araluen on the dark side of Blinky Bill

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