Online Author Talk ‘Geigi the Stubborn Boy’ with Michael and Elliot Passi

Join us ahead of NAIDOC Week 2026 as we celebrate Torres Strait Islander tradition and culture.

This is the tale of Geigi, a stubborn boy on an island far away who gets into all sorts of mischief. Created by Elliot and Michael Passi, Geigi the Stubborn Boy is a retelling of a Meriam story from Mer in the Torres Strait - brought to life by striking and fun illustrations. 

In this interactive online learning session, your students will join Michael and Elliot as they read from Geigi the Stubborn Boy, introduce the cultural story, images and places connected to the book, and invite young audiences to think about the importance of language, culture, family stories and identity. There will be a fun interactive creative task and an opportunity to ask questions. 

The content in this learning session is suitable for students in Year 3 to Year 6 and links with the Australian Curriculum V9 for English and the Creative Arts as well as supporting the cross-curriculum priority Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures.