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giwangThe dry central western region of New South Wales is Wiradjuri Country. Here, the landscape slips from one weather cycle into another as hot, dry and windy times soften into crisp chill. Meet the animals you can find on Wiradjuri Country in this intricately illustrated introduction to the Wiradjuri Language by two Wiradjuri creatives. In giwang, Wiradjuri animals are shown along with Wiradjuri Language and English translations. Belinda Bridges words

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The dry central western region of New South Wales is Wiradjuri Country. Here, the landscape slips from one weather cycle into another as hot, dry and windy times soften into crisp chill.

Meet the animals you can find on Wiradjuri Country in this intricately illustrated introduction to the Wiradjuri Language by two Wiradjuri creatives.

In giwang, Wiradjuri animals are shown along with Wiradjuri Language and English translations. Belinda Bridge’s words weave an unpredictable cycle onto the page against beautiful paintings by Wiradjuri artist Peta-Joy Williams.

This evocative resource speaks to readers of all ages. It is rich with cultural meaning and is a significant Wiradjuri title to add to bookshelves

‘Here, you can meet the animals that call Wiradjuri Country home, and this is a glorious, illustrated introduction to Wiradjuri language by Belinda Bridge and Peta-Joy Williams. giwang is a brilliant introduction to the six weather cycles that people experience on Wiradjuri Country, and the animals seen there. Experience fantastic Wiradjuri art by Peta-Joy Williams in a fabulous language and weather resource for primary schools, children and language learners. And the best thing? This book, giwang, has been written by a Wiradjuri Language teacher who loves sharing her language.’
- Ashleigh Meikle, The Book Muse

‘For those who are focused on a future of walking together, and who are developing their own First Nations collections mindfully, this is an extremely valuable resource. It’s a fabulous book conceived and executed with skill by two Wiradjuri creators … outstanding.’
- Kids’ Book Review

Production Details

Picture book, softcover
213 mm x 276 mm (portrait)
32pp + cover
Releases 1 November 2025
ISBN 9781922752031

Content

Front matter introducing the Wiradjuri Cycle

14 spreads of fully illustrated pages featuring original art of 18 Australian animals

Glossary of Wiradjuri words used

Back matter about Wiradjuri language and people

About the author

Belinda Bridge is a proud Wiradjuri woman living in Western Sydney, with strong Matriarchal lines across Wiradjuri Country. She is a mother always learning more of her Language and Culture. As a teacher, Belinda shares that knowledge — teaching Wiradjuri Language at TAFE and across all age groups. She has a degree in Creative Writing and Professional Writing and a postgraduate qualification in Wiradjuri Language, Heritage, and Culture.

Belinda’s inspiration to learn and speak Wiradjuri Language comes from her family and a deep desire to stay connected to her Ancestors.

About the Illustrator

Peta-Joy Williams is a proud Wiradjuri Yinaa (woman), born in Sydney, whose identity bridges the inland rivers of her ancestors and the saltwater cultures of the place she calls home. Drawing inspiration from both, PJ creates artwork that reflects the richness and diversity of her ancestry.

Encouraged by her Wiradjuri grandmother Eileen, she began painting Aboriginal art early in life and has since formalised her practice with a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Art and Cultural Practices and a Diploma in Fine Arts. Formerly a cultural arts teacher, PJ is now a full-time artist and the founder of Wiradjuri Wave.

Her work has been exhibited in major galleries across Australia, and her large-scale murals feature throughout New South Wales.

About the cover

Cover/text design: Keisha Leon, Cause/Affect

Illustrator: Peta-Joy Williams

Illustration technique: Acrylic paint on canvas with sand from Wambuul (Macquarie River) and water from both the river and Goan waterhole near Trangie mixed into the paint.