Spore or Seed by Caitlin Maling

Spore or Seed by Caitlin MalingIn the spirit of Judith Wright and Gwen Harwood, Spore or Seed is a beautifully written and deeply moving collection of poetry that explores the transformative power of motherhood, the loss of self and the discovery of a new, expanded self. It traces themes of pregnancy, birth and childrearing against the backdrop of environmental threat, weaving in elements of ecopoetry to explore the interconnectedness of all life. What does it mean to become a

a secret society whose members are trained to infiltrate and spy upon the rich and powerful throughout Garn

in the Tibetan tradition

she sought to document the language and customs of the people who visited her camps

long time from now

but a recently uncovered letter reveals that the thief forged a copy

a Smithsonian scientist from Australia

it delivers a fascinating look into the relationship between two remarkable women

founding her own institute which engages film and TV creators to better represent women and actors from diverse backgrounds

and what it is like to be truly alone in the wild

She reveals the importance of extended family and community networks when your immediate loved ones are dealing with endemic poverty and intergenerational trauma

the pretty wooden houses

What do they want from us