Kaya Kwopetok Koorlang Yok 

Since 2015, Shooting Stars - a program empowering Aboriginal girls and women - has facilitated more than 100 yarning circles involving nearly 1,000 participants. Kaya Kwopetok Koorlang Yok: Dear Beautiful Young Woman celebrates this process by inviting some of the women involved to share what 'success' means to them. 

Beautifully illustrated by three Aboriginal artists from three generations of the same family, this book explores individual and community definitions of success, and invites young women to know and appreciate the strength of their ancestors. Explored through the Indigenous practice of yarning, the book features women from all walks of life, providing role models for people everywhere.
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Meet the illustrators

Rose Murray
Life stories are so important to share. It's a great way to make connections. 
I've always loved art and writing, so being part of this project and working with my talented daughter and granddaughter has been a joy. The stories and photos were really rich, so that made it easy to get ideas from them to illustrate. Thank you, everyone.
Jilalga Murray
Working on this project has been a real blessing. 
This project has provided a rare opportunity for three generations - my mother, myself and my daughter - to creatively join forces and produce a range of unique digital illustrations for this special publication. Our illustrations are as diverse as our subjects.
Allyra Murray
When I think of who has influenced me, I think of all the women in my life. 
The creative process for these illustrations really pushed me out of my comfort zone, forcing me to think less methodically and connect with each individual's personal story. I feel proud of the work I have produced, and so thankful for the opportunity to collaborate with my mum and my nan.