Rainbow Bird  is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Czenya Cavouras, who is now (2007) in high school.  The book is published by Australians Against Racism.  In the book, an unseen, unnamed narrator takes us on a journey through fear, uncertainty and despair to hope.

Czenya Cavouras created Rainbow Bird when she was twelve and completed it when she was fourteen.  Czenya's inspiration to write Rainbow Bird came from conversations with her grandfather about his trips to Port Augusta. She believes it will strike a chord with readers of all ages and challenge them to imagine themselves in a similar situation and how they might respond.  Czenya began to envision the experience through what she believes is universally wanted by all children: the simplicity of a place to call home, happy parents and freedom. She imagined the optimism that children have whatever their experience.

For more information and to order ($24.95 per copy) visit http://www.safecom.org.au/rainbow-bird.htm.