Book description
This is Maria's exploration of the tapestry embroidered from five
generations of women and men in her family, from the turn of the
twentieth century to its final years, from the poor villages of Italy to
the cities of Australia, and back to a nineties Italy that is both alien
and home. Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli has gained international
recognition as a leading writer, researcher, lecturer, consultant and
activist in the issues of cultural, sexual and gender diversity and
family diversity in health and education. Senior Lecturer in the School
of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, she also enjoys
working with young people in schools and is passionate about her work,
social justice, and her incredibly supportive family and friends. Her
first book for young adults, Tapestry, explored five generations of her
family's history in Australia and Italy. It was shortlisted by the
Children's Book Council of Australia and in the NSW Premier's Literary
Awards. She is also the author of Gitls' Talk, Boys' Stuff, Someone You
Know, and When Our Children Come Out.
