Russell Irving

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Russell Irving is an author and illustrator creating soulful, quirky books and images to inspire readers to learn about, and care for, the world around them, and in turn, themselves.

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He is a non-Indigenous Australian who grew up in Naarm, Melbourne, and now lives and works on Bundjalung Country in northern NSW. He has worked for thirty years as an environmental and cross-cultural educator and manager in Aboriginal affairs and community organisations across urban, regional and remote Australia. This includes many years working with Aboriginal Ranger groups and Indigenous Protected Areas for the Kimberley and Northern Land Councils (visit www.countryneedspeople.org.au). 

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He currently works part-time with Minyumai Indigenous Protected Area on culturally informed threatened species protection and the important cultural and ecological role of Ngugum (dingo) where they are an active member of the national campaign promoting the First Nations Dingo Declaration and non-lethal management of dingoes. Visit www.minyumai.org.au for details.

 

When the content dictates, his books are reviewed by appropriate Aboriginal advisors to ensure they are cross culturally respectful, informed, and endorsed, and to direct donations from book sales to appropriate community organisations.

 

They are available at his shop and through all major online retailers.

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Enjoy!