Where I'm From

About the Book

Where I’m From is a love letter written for AJ, Jaiyana, Sienna, Savannah and Ezekiel. They are first generation Australian, Sāmoan, Tongan and Niuēan, and the nieces and nephews of Sāmoan writer, Gabriel Faatau’uu-Satiu.

Where I’m From is a reminder to all children of Pacific heritage, to never forget who they are and where they come from. May they embrace all the things that make them different as they proudly navigate life in modern day society.

About the Author

Gabriel Faatau’uu-Satiu is a proud Sāmoan storyteller born and raised in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Now based in west Sydney, he continues his creative journey as a screenwriter, storyline writer, consultant, theatre critic, journalist, blogger, producer and director. Gabriel founded a Pasifika-led production company, Satiu Studios, as an umbrella for all his creative works to come. With an undergraduate in Creative Arts and a Masters in Creative Practice, he continues to expand his storytelling craft by publishing his first children’s book. Extremely passionate about education, Gabriel also tutors and teaches creative writing, to better equip our young people with the writing tools to become storytellers too.