Curated by Torres Strait Islander writer and prominent Uluru Statement champion Thomas Mayor, Dear Son shares heartfelt letters written by First Nations men about life, masculinity, love, culture and racism. It features prose and poetry by Mayor alongside letters penned by 12 contributors to their sons, fathers and nephews. Shelley Ware speaks with Mayor about a poignant and beautifully illustrated celebration of First Nations manhood.

Recorded for MWF in 2021.

Curated by Torres Strait Islander writer and prominent Uluru Statement champion Thomas Mayor, Dear Son shares heartfelt letters written by First Nations men about life, masculinity, love, culture and racism. It features prose and poetry by Mayor alongside letters penned by 12 contributors to their sons, fathers and nephews. Shelley Ware speaks with Mayor about a poignant and beautifully illustrated celebration of First Nations manhood.
Recorded for MWF in 2021.

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