The Yield facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Tara June Winch |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Hamish Hamilton, Penguin Random House Australia |
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Publication date
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2019 |
| Pages | 224 pp |
| ISBN | 9781760143671 |
The Yield is a novel written in 2019 by Tara June Winch. This book won the 2020 Miles Franklin Award, which is a very important prize for Australian writers. It also won the 2020 Voss Literary Prize and the 2020 Prime Minister's Literary Award for fiction.
The story is about a young Wiradjuri woman who goes back to her home in Australia. She returns for a funeral. While there, she finds that her family's old lands are in danger from mining companies.
Contents
About The Yield Book
The Yield tells a powerful story about family, land, and history. It helps readers understand the culture of the Wiradjuri people. The book is special because it includes a dictionary of the Wiradjuri language. This helps readers learn new words and understand the language better.
The Story of August Gondiwindi
The main character in The Yield is August Gondiwindi. She travels back to her family's home in Australia. She is there to attend her grandfather Albert's funeral. When she arrives, she learns that mining companies want to dig on her family's traditional lands.
August's grandfather, Albert, had been writing a dictionary of the Wiradjuri language. He also wrote down the history of his family and their connection to the land. August uses his writings to help her fight for her home. She wants to protect her people's history and their special connection to the land.
Important Themes in The Yield
The novel explores several important ideas. These ideas help readers think about the world around them.
Language and Culture
A big part of The Yield is about the Wiradjuri language. The book shows how important language is to a culture. It helps people connect to their past and their identity. The Wiradjuri dictionary in the book helps keep the language alive. It also teaches readers about this rich language.
Protecting the Environment
The story also talks about environmental issues. It shows how mining can harm the land. The book highlights the importance of protecting nature. It makes readers think about how we should care for our planet.
History and Family
The Yield looks at the history of Indigenous Australians. It talks about how past events can affect families for many years. This is sometimes called intergenerational impact. The book shows how people learn from their ancestors. It also shows how they work to heal from past difficulties.
Awards and Recognition
The Yield has won many important awards. These awards show how much people appreciate the book.
- Miles Franklin Award (2020): This is one of Australia's most famous literary awards. It recognizes the best Australian novel each year.
- Voss Literary Prize (2020): This award celebrates a new work of fiction.
- Prime Minister's Literary Award for Fiction (2020): This award is given by the Australian government. It honors excellent Australian writing.
These awards show that The Yield is a very important and well-loved book. It has made a big impact on readers and critics.
