Singer and musician Mitch Tambo was at Storytime at Yarriambiack Libraries in Warracknabeal on Monday last week to read his book ‘I am me’.

Children of all ages celebrated the diversity of First Nations culture as Tambo read his book, interacting with the audience to provide fun, uplifting messages about confidence, culture and belonging.

Tambo, of the Gamilaraay people in Queensland, is a sought-after performer nationwide, with more than 14 consecutive chart-topping hits on the world music charts, and is also an education facilitator and social worker.

He rose to fame when he performed his Gamilaraay version of the John Farnham classic ‘You’re the Voice’ on the finale of reality television program Australia’s Got Talent. 

Tambo said the book was written through years of working with children across the country, particularly during his music tour of the same name.

“What I’ve done is included that journey in there so it talks about real lived experiences, but it’s all about coming through that beautiful cultural lived experience and framework,” he said.

“So it’s got stories around how we collect ochre, but then asking ‘What do you do to prepare for your ceremonies in your culture?’ so it’s all in there, and it’s to continue that beautiful celebration of diversity and culture.”

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