Book Author Tarisi Vunidilo
Rights Available World excl. ANZ
Fiji – Viti is the newest addition to the striking Moana Oceania series, which reflects back to Pasifika children in Aotearoa the places they are connected to. While suitable for young readers, this is a valuable book for anyone with an interest in our Pacific vuvale (family).
Fijian–New Zealand educator Tarisi Vunidilo introduces the people, culture and identity of her homeland. With text in Fijian and English, the book offers insights into society, geography, legends, arts, history, language and more.
Readers will learn about daily life in the islands, the values of its people, and how families live and celebrate.
The striking design with info boxes, colourful photos, illustrations and maps make this book fun to read and easy to access.
About the Author
Tarisi Vunidilo is a Fijian-New Zealand archaeologist and curator who specialises in indigenous museum and heritage management. Born in Suva, Fiji she has taught at universities in New Zealand, Fiji and Hawaii. She is currently an assistant professor at California State University, Los Angeles, and hosts the Talanoa with Dr T society and culture website.
Publisher
Oratia Books
Extent
48pp
Format
230 x 170 mm portrait
Binding
Paperback
Category
Children’s
Genre
Non-Fiction
Publication Date
October 2024
Rights Available:
World excl. ANZ
Rights Agents:
World
Peter Dowling, Oratia Books
peter@oratia.co.nz
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