Indigenous author and STEM advocate Corey Tutt has spoken about the deeply personal inspiration behind his latest reptile-themed book, created to celebrate Indigenous language and culture. Before his grandfather passed away, he encouraged Tutt to write a book focused on reptiles that would help educate younger generations while preserving cultural knowledge. The project has since become both a cultural mission and a significant achievement in Australian publishing, with Tutt comparing the recognition surrounding the work to winning an ARIA award.