Bila‚ a river cycle
by Jazz Money

Bila, a river cycle is a lyrical journey through Country that twists and turns like a mountain stream, written by award-winning Wiradjuri poet Jazz Money and brought to life through Matt Chun’s exquisite hand-drawn illustrations.

Recommended age: 5 - 8

A$26.99

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Overview

What became of the river who rose up and called themself human?

Bila, a river cycle is a delightfully surprising tale of a river that walks from the mountains to the sea to learn more about the people who have polluted its waters. With themes of protest and caring for Country, Bila, a river cycle is a poetic and powerful call to protect the gift of water, always and together.

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Readings Kids

‘Jazz Money’s words flow with a simple, undeniable beauty.’

The Sydney Morning Herald

‘Money's poetry is at once tender and sharp, clear-eyed and lyrical. I know I'll return to it again and again.’

The Conversation

‘Money moves the reader seamlessly through a range of emotions, identifying cultural lessons with every step, angling the shapes of the words on the page to reflect her themes.’

Jazz Money

Jazz Money is a Wiradjuri poet and artist whose work spans installation, digital, performance, film and print. Their writing has been widely published nationally and internationally, and performed on stages around the world. Jazz has published two award-winning collections of poetry, how to make a basket (UQP, 2021) and mark the dawn (UQP, 2024). The Frog’s First Song is their first children’s picture book.