When longtime friends Dr Lisa Sarzin and Lauren Briggs heard the National Apology to the Stolen Generations in 2008, they felt deeply moved and compelled to teach their children about what happened to the Stolen Generations and remind them that everyone has a part to play in creating a respectful, harmonious, and inclusive society.
Lisa and Lauren felt that a picture book would be the perfect way to transform big social issues into a story they could share with their children. Lisa wrote the story, and Lauren created the illustrations.
When Simon unwraps a beautiful boomerang wrapped in an old newspaper, he learns of the national apology to the Stolen Generations. Who were the Stolen Generations and how can saying ‘sorry’ help? Through a new friendship and a magnificent collection of stories, Simon gains a deep appreciation of the past and a positive vision for the future.
The book is endorsed by Adam Goodes, Australian of the Year 2014. It includes a foreword by Bidjigal Elder Vic Simms: “This story speaks of love and understanding and the coming together of two cultures. Unless this meeting of cultures starts in children’s minds, we can never have true reconciliation.”