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John Morrissey
A wildly imaginative, page-turning collection featuring ghost stories, science fiction and satire, with Aboriginal characters at its heart
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Vince Copley, Lea McInerney
A First Nations Elder shares his extraordinary story of finding kindness in the midst of prejudice, and joy in living life to the full
Shauna Bostock
The powerful story of a Bundjalung woman's journey to uncover her family history.
Stan Grant
From Stan Grant, leading journalist and author of the critically acclaimed bestsellers Talking to My Country and Australia Day, comes an extraordinary and powerful call to action.
Marcia Langton, Aaron Corn
Law is culture, and culture is law. Given by the ancestors and cultivated over millennia, Indigenous law defines what it is to be human. Complex and evolving, law holds the…
Sasha Sarago
'I laughed, shed tears and felt those goosebumps when you know your soul is being spoken to and nourished.' Chelsea Watego
'If you've ever dimmed your light, hated how you…
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Charmaine Papertalk Green, John Kinsella
ART is the second collaborative poetry work from Charmaine Papertalk Green and John Kinsella. It is a formidable call and response piece that builds on the stunning dialogue the two…
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Brooke Blurton
A raw, moving and uplifting memoir about courage, resilience and the transformative power of love, from one of Australia’s most captivating personalities
Eddie Betts
It’s a long, hard road from the Nullarbor to the MCG.
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Brenda Matthews
An unmissable First Nations memoir that tells of the shattering experience of being stolen, The Last Daughter is a story of heartbreak and healing that offers a path forward for…
Yvonne Weldon
An intense and mesmerising story of first love, culture and belief.
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Debra Dank
A deeply personal, profound tribute to family and the Gudanji Country to which Debra Dank belongs.
Claire G. Coleman
From the critically acclaimed author of Terra Nullius comes a novel in the tradition of Margaret Atwood and Naomi Alderman that explores a future of surveillance, disruption and segregation that…
Lionel Fogarty
Harvest Lingo is the fourteenth collection of poems by Lionel Fogarty, a Murri man with traditional connections to the Yugambeh people from south of Brisbane and the Kudjela people of…
Uncle Wes Marne
Published to commemorate the author’s 100th birthday, this wide-ranging and thoughtful collection reflects on history, colonisation, family, childhood, Aboriginal Dreaming, traditions and storytelling, working lives and people.
Hannah Donnelly,Sweatshop
Blacklight: Ten Years of First Nations Storytelling is a definitive anthology of writing produced entirely by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives from Western Sydney and beyond
Alf Taylor
Alf Taylor’s stories and poems offer a vivid picture of the care, kindness and gentleness of Aboriginal families and communities and their enduring strength, resourcefulness and power.
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Mykaela Saunders
A world-first collection of blackfella speculative fiction from well-known and emerging First Nations writers.
Karlie Noon, Krystal De Napoli
What do you need to know to prosper for 65,000 years or more? The First Knowledges series provides a deeper understanding of the expertise and ingenuity of Indigenous Australians.
Dianne O'Brien
From a victim of the ‘stolen generations’ comes a remarkable memoir of abuse, survival - and ultimately hope.
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Jackie Huggins
A new edition of seminal Tiddaist classic by Murri historian and activist Jackie Huggins, featuring timely and compelling speeches and essays.
Chelsea Watego
A ground-breaking work - and a call to arms - that exposes the ongoing colonial violence experienced by First Nations people.
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Marcia Langton
The second edition of this landmark travel guide, written by one of this country’s most highly respected First Nations voices.
Bruce Pascoe,William Leonard Gammage
What do you need to know to prosper as a people for at least 65,000 years? The First Knowledges series provides a deeper understanding of the expertise and ingenuity of…
Thomas Mayor
Dear Son shares heartfelt letters written by First Nations men about life, masculinity, love, culture and racism.
Jazz Money
A powerful and lyrical collection of poetry by the winner of the 2020 David Unaipon Award.
A deeply personal exploration of Australia’s colonisation past, present and future by one of Australia’s finest contemporary authors.
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Tony Birch
This stunning, prize-winning novel, set alongside the Yarra River and is heartbreaking and uplifting in equal measure.
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Marie Munkara
Every Secret Thing is a nothing-is-sacred misadventure that crackles with Marie Munkara’s famous acerbic humour.
In this beautifully crafted, evocative and poignant anthology of prose and fiction, a diverse group of young black writers are encouraged to find strength in their voices and what is…
In this stunning collection Tony Birch invites the reader into a tender conversation with those he loves - and has loved - the most
Veronica Gorrie
The story of an Aboriginal woman who worked as a police officer and fought for justice both within and beyond the Australian police force.
Anita Heiss
Set on timeless Wiradyuri country, where the life-giving waters of the rivers can make or break dreams, and based on devastating true events, Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray (River of Dreams) is an…
Ellen van Neerven
Curated and introduced by award-winning author Ellen van Neerven, Flock features luminous storytelling from leading Aboriginal writers, such as Tony Birch, Melissa Lucashenko and Tara June Winch, as well as…
Elfie Shiosaki
Homecoming pieces together fragments of stories about four generations of Noongar women and explores how they navigated the changing landscapes of colonisation, protectionism, and assimilation to hold their families together…
A deeply powerful, poetic and compelling book on the challenges facing our world, from one of Australia’s most experienced journalists and international commentators, Stan Grant.
Evelyn Araluen
This fierce debut from award-winning writer Evelyn Araluen confronts the tropes and iconography of an unreconciled nation with biting satire and lyrical fury.
Dr Robert Isaacs
Told with grace and strength, this memoir shares the inside story of a respected Elder and his drive to break down cultural barriers and improve the lives of his people.
Adam Thompson
Engaging, thought-provoking stories from a young Tasmanian Aboriginal author who addresses universal themes - identity, racism, heritage destruction - from a wholly original perspective.
Bruce Pascoe, Vicky Shukuroglou
A new, fully illustrated book from award-winning author Bruce Pascoe and photographer Vicky Shukuroglou that offers a deeper understanding of Australia and how best to travel and appreciate the heart…
Yornadaiyn Woolagoodja
This stunning book is a biography and a generous sharing of Yorna’s Culture and traditional beliefs. Explore the meaning of Country, Lalai (‘Creation’), Wandjina, Woongudd (the ‘Snake’), in the author’s…
Nardi Simpson
A captivating Australian saga from the winner of the 2018 black&write! fellowship.
Melissa Lucashenko
Too much lip, her old problem from way back. And the older she got, the harder it seemed to get to swallow her opinions. The avalanche of bullshit in the…
Marlee Silva
My Tidda, My Sister shares the experiences of many Indigenous women and girls, brought together by author and host of the Tiddas 4 Tiddas podcast, Marlee Silva. The voices of…
In The White Girl, Tony Birch has created memorable characters whose capacity for love and courage are a timely reminder of the endurance of the human spirit.
Archie Roach
A powerful memoir of a true Australian legend: stolen child, musical and lyrical genius, and leader.
Rebecca Sullivan,Damien Coulthard
A fully illustrated contemporary cookbook featuring Australian native foods that is the perfect resource for any Aussie kitchen.
Tyson Yunkaporta
What happens when global systems are viewed from an Indigenous perspective? How does it affect the way we see history, money, power and learning? Could it change the world?
