Say Yes A Story of Friendship, Fairness and a Vote for Hope

Once there were two little girls who were best friends. They did everything together. As they got older they weren't allowed to do the same things anymore. Because they looked different. Because of the law. This is a story about the landmark 1967 Referendum, the two women who came together to change the law . . . and how the Australian people said YES.

Jennifer Castles began her working life as an actor and lived overseas for some years. Her first book was a collaboration with her father about the trial and death of Ned Kelly, and since then she has had three picture books published. She now works as a submissions editor and ghostwriter. Paul Seden is descended from the Wuthathi and Muralag people of North Queensland. His books include Kick With My Left Foot (illustrated by Karen Briggs) and Crabbing with Dad. His short story "My Shadow," illustrated by Karen Briggs, was included in The Hush Treasure Book.