Luritja Picture Dictionary Art & Artists With a foreword by Kim

With a foreword by Kim Scott – joint winner of the Miles Franklin Literary Award

the deserts of South Australia

spirit and healing that forms part of the tradition of the Arrernte people

It is one of the Arandic group of languages that includes Eastern and Central Arrernte

Bruce Pascoe

Luritja Picture Dictionary Art & Artists With a foreword by KimLuritja language, is spoken every day by about 2000 people in Central Australia. Most speakers live North West from Alice Springs, spreading to the Western Australian border. Luritja speaking communities include Papunya, Haasts Bluff, Mt Liebig, Browns Bore and Kintore. The Luritja Picture Dictionary is part of an innovative series of illustrated Aboriginal language dictionaries. This picture dictionary is a valuable resource for school children and