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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>An educational and heartwarming read, this story follows Mary, a young Aboriginal girl who lives on dusty cattle station. When Mary is shunned by other Indigenous girls for her fair skin, Old Ned, a community elder, comes to her rescue. Touching upon the themes of multiculturalism and prejudice, this narrative utilizes Old Ned's voice to demonstrate that family, community, country, culture, and spirituality--in lieu of skin color--are at the heart of Aboriginal identity.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>Fair Skin Black Fella</i> is a story that needs to be heard and Renee Fogorty has told it in such a way that children will want to sit up and listen. --Marjorie Coughlan, <i>PaperTigers</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><strong>Renee Fogorty</b> is a descendant of the Wiradjuri people from central New South Wales, Australia. She is a high school student, an author, and an artist.

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