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Acknowledgement of Country

Sandpit respectfully works across the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nations, as well as the Kaurna and Yugambeh peoples. We recognise and respect their continued cultural, spiritual and technological practices.

We also extend this to all First Nations peoples across the land known as Australia and pay respects to their Ancestors and Elders past and present.

As the very first storytellers and technologists, First Nations peoples possess invaluable knowledge and perspectives that are crucial to the work that we do across both the physical and digital realms.

Dial-A-Story

Penguin Books Australia asked us: How can we create intimate connections between our authors and readers?

We created Dial-A-Story, an interactive storytelling experience inside an old-fashioned phone booth branded with the iconic Penguin logo. The first booth was located at Melbourne’s Library at the Dock.

Pick up the phone and dial the number of one of five beloved Penguin Australia writers – John Safran, Jamie Durie, Graeme Base, Father Bob Maguire or Maggie Beer. You’ll hear an original story from the author. Plus, you’ll be invited to leave a message of your own.