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Melanie Saward
A poignant and powerful novel about a fire-obsessed Indigenous boy living on the margins - from an electrifying new First Nations voice in Australian fiction, Melanie Saward.
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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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Aunty Joy Murphy
An Aboriginal ceremony of Welcome to Country is depicted in a stunning board book from two Indigenous Australians.
Welcome to the lands of the Wurundjeri people. The people are part…
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Sally Morgan
Another simple, universal story from Sally Morgan and Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr, this time, a beautifully illustrated celebration of rain.
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Helen Milroy
From the author of the Backyard series, Helen Milroy’s latest picture book invites readers to realise the magic of the stars.
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Ash Barty
It’s a tennis story. It’s a family story. It’s a teamwork story. It’s the story of how I got to where and who I am today.
Anita Heiss
Gundagai, 1852
The powerful Murrumbidgee River surges through town leaving death and destruction in its wake. It is a stark reminder that while the river can give life, it can…
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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…
Marcia Langton
The definitive book that introduces readers from all backgrounds to First Nations histories and cultures.
Anita Heiss, Samantha Campbell (illus.)
Powerful and moving, Bidhi Galing (Big Rain) celebrates the Wiradyuri heroes of the Great Flood of Gundagai in 1852, told through the eyes of a young girl who is rescued…
Age range 1+
The characters in Bush Mob Counting are from the ‘Tales from the Bush Mob’ Series of books about a group of animals Eagle, Sugar Glider, Bat, Platypus…
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Trevor Fourmile, Jingalu (illus.)
Based on a traditional story from the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji First Nations people of Cairns, it has been told by many generations.
Kimberly Engwicht
Discover the landscapes of Australia through the vibrant artwork of Aboriginal artist Kimberly Engwicht.
The All Around Us series is a captivating collection of first concepts board books, told through…
Ezekiel Kwaymullina
Now available in paperback. Best-selling author and internationally renowned painter Sally Morgan teams up with Ezekiel Kwaymullina for a picture book celebrating country. A gorgeous picture book in simple, lyrical…
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Zena Cumpston, Michael-Shawn Fletcher, Lesley Head
Plants: Past, Present and Future celebrates the deep cultural significance of plants and shows how engaging with this heritage could be the key to a healthier, more sustainable future.
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…
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.
Ryhia Dank
Discover the sounds of Australia through the incredible artwork of Aboriginal artist Ryhia Dank.
Isaiah Firebrace, Jaelyn Biumaiwai, Keisha Leon
The debut book from Isaiah Firebrace that introduces 20 things every child (and adult!) should know about First Nations cultures.
This book is about Indigenous peoples and their traditional and contemporary ways of living.
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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…
Debra Dank
A deeply personal, profound tribute to family and the Gudanji Country to which Debra Dank belongs.
Margo Neale,Lynne Kelly
Weaving deeply personal storytelling with extensive research on mnemonics, Songlines: The Power and Promise offers unique insights into Indigenous traditional knowledges, how they apply today and how they could help…
Ash Barty,Jasmin McGaughey
Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty teams up with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring young readers this fun and exciting new illustrated series about school, sport, friendship and family.
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Brenton E. McKenna
Yawuru creator Brenton E McKenna brings you a superb storytelling experience of the outback supernatural, in his new black-and-white graphic novel, Hairy Holes.
Jordan Gould, Richard Pritchard
Full of heart-stopping adventure, starring a hero for the ages and her mega-funny megafauna friends, this best selling series is a total delight.
Jordan Gould,Richard Pritchard
Meet Wylah: warrior, hero and friend. Her adventures have been 40,000 years in the making!
Eddie Betts
It’s a long, hard road from the Nullarbor to the MCG.
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Yvonne Weldon
An intense and mesmerising story of first love, culture and belief.
Thomas Mayor
Dear Son shares heartfelt letters written by First Nations men about life, masculinity, love, culture and racism.
Corey Tutt, Molly Hunt (illus.)
A cool gift book from the founder of DeadlyScience and author of The First Scientists.
Adam Goodes, Ellie Laing & David Hardy
A joyful story about the power of reconnecting to family, culture and Country. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.
Melissa Greenwood
A soothing bedtime story from mum to baby
As the sun shines throughout the day,
it warms your cheeks while we play.
As the sun sets in the evening sky,
Welcome, child! is Sally Morgan’s beautiful and heartfelt celebration of the love we feel for a new child. Simple, elegant and adorable, this stunning board book is the perfect story…
MY PEOPLE is the second book by AFL star Eddie Betts, which aims to educate Australians on Aboriginal culture.
MY KIND is the first book by AFL star Eddie Betts, which celebrates the power and positivity we can create when we come together and spread kindness.
Ali Cobby Eckermann
She Is the Earth is the luminous new verse novel from celebrated poet Ali Cobby Eckermann. It charts a journey through grief and celebrates the healing power of Country. We…
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
Rebecca Sullivan,Damien Coulthard
A fully illustrated contemporary cookbook featuring Australian native foods that is the perfect resource for any Aussie kitchen.
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…
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
The story of an urban-based high achieving Wiradyuri woman working to break down stereotypes and build bridges between black and white Australia.
Chelsea Watego
A ground-breaking work - and a call to arms - that exposes the ongoing colonial violence experienced by First Nations people.
