About the Author: Lindsay Lin
Lindsay Lin is a high school student from Australia with a deep passion for storytelling, linguistics, and cultural preservation. As the founder of her school’s Linguistics Club, she has led projects exploring Indigenous Australian languages, including efforts to revive the Dharug language. Her dedication to education, research, and cross-cultural exchange has earned her significant recognition in national and international competitions and global research programs. She is committed to raising awareness of endangered languages, particularly Australian Aboriginal languages and Indigenous art forms such as dot-painting, which are deeply connected to culture, language, and history.
Through The Rainbow Serpent’s Gift, Lindsay brings her love for language, history, and environmental stewardship to young readers, weaving a tale that highlights the importance of balance, respect, and the connection between land and life. By helping to sustain Indigenous languages and art, she hopes to support Indigenous communities in preserving their cultural heritage and inspire young generations to embrace the richness of multicultural Australia.
Our Values and Vision
Our goal is not just to entertain but to educate and inspire. By sharing these stories, we hope to foster greater awareness, appreciation, and respect for the Indigenous heritage and language among younger generations.
About the Translator
Merrkiyawuy Ganambarr-Stubbs
Merrkiyawuy Ganambarr-Stubbs is a proud Yolŋu woman and leader from northeast Arnhem Land. She has written six books. Four of her books are written in Yolŋu Matha for use in primary schools as Walking Talking texts. She has played an important role in the bilingual education movement in Arnhem Land working with Yolŋu Elders to develop both-ways learning. She has developed a series of Yolŋu curriculum materials currently in use in Arnhem Land. She has also been an important voice for Yolŋu, particularly against the NT intervention. In this capacity she has regularly appeared on television and on the internet.
She is currently the Principal of Yirrkala Community School. Her vision is that every child is appreciated, and that every child knows that dreams are possible. Merrkiyawuy is a member of an Indigenous-academic collaboration with academics from Macquarie University and the University of Newcastle and is an Honorary Associate of the Department of Environment and Geography at Macquarie University.