Narm-Jaap

Name: Narm-Jaap
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ISBN: 9780734423399

A Flinders Street Station History

Melissa-Jane Fogarty, Dylan Finney

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Lothian Books
31 March 2026

Indigenous peoples; Picture books; History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA)

Series: Our Lands

An engaging and comprehensive history of one of Australia's most prominent landmarks, Flinders Street Station, and the land on which it is built.

This is the story of Narm-Jaap.

Flinders Street Station in Melbourne is a modern Australian icon, but the land on which it stands has a long history. We step back in time to when Narm-Jaap was a meeting place for the people of the Kulin nation, and follow along as the land is claimed by the colonisers. We witness Narm-Jaap through its evolution and many forms, but through it all, it remains a bustling epicentre of community and a place of meeting.

Our Lands is an Indigenous history series about Australia's most iconic landmarks and the land on which they are built.

Praise for Our Lands: Tubowgule:

'A rich and inclusive exploration of the land beneath one of Australia's most famous landmarks . . . Blends engaging storytelling with historical insights, using sidebars and additional information on each page to deepen the reader's understanding' NATIONAL INDIGENOUS TIMES

'An important book . . . Both the story and the illustrations are warm and inviting, giving us an understanding of how a place of Indigenous life and gathering transformed to feature one of the most recognised buildings in the world' GOOD READING MAGAZINE

'Both an interesting part of Australia's history that is rarely considered, and an inspiring reflection of the cultural importance of sharing music, art and culture' READINGS

By: Melissa-Jane Fogarty
Illustrated by: Dylan Finney
Imprint: Lothian Books
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 262mm, Width: 292mm,
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9780734423399
ISBN 10: 073442339X
Series: Our Lands
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 31 March 2026
Recommended Age: From 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , General/trade , Professional and scholarly , English as a second language , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Melissa-Jane Fogarty (Author) Melissa-Jane Fogarty is a kidlit author/illustrator and freelance editor and writer. She's of Mununjali descent, living on Darkinjung land, NSW, Australia. She has a Masters in Publishing from the University of Sydney, a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Newcastle and is a graduate of the Children's Book Academy as well as The Australian Writers' Centre. When not sketching, writing or editing, Melissa is hanging with her husband, two children, two fur babies and drinking copious amounts of tea. Dylan Finney (Illustrator) Dylan Finney is an Australian-born graphic designer and artist. He is a proud descendant of the Yanula and Mara clans, and also has English and Irish heritage. He lives on Darkinjung land. His work explores identity and culture - inspired by people, places, animals, light and colour. Dylan lives on the NSW Central Coast.