Australian First Nations junior & middle books

When the World Was Soft

Juluwarlu Group Aboriginal Corporation, Alex Mankiewicz (illus.)

A ground-breaking graphic novel sharing the stories of Yindjibarndi Creation-times in an immediate and engaging way for a contemporary audience.

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Wurrtoo

Tylissa Elisara, Dylan Finney (illus.)

Tylissa Elisara draws on classic children's literature in the tradition of Winnie the Pooh and Blinky Bill as well as stories from her own Narungga, Kaurna and Adnyamathanha heritage in…

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The Wonder of Little Things (Young Readers Edition)

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.

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Wongutha Tales

May O'Brien

From traditional Indigenous teaching stories to stories based on the author's childhood at Mount Margaret Mission, Wongutha Tales is a unique collection bringing together May O'Brien's wonderful work for the…

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Songlines: First Knowledges for Younger Readers

Margo Neale, Lynne Kelly, Blak Douglas (illus.)

Learn about history, art, song, science and more in this engaging and inviting introduction to Indigenous traditional knowledges

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The Broken Rainbow (Nerra: Deep Time Traveller #1)

Tasma Walton, Samantha Campbell (illus.)

When Nerra's great-grandmother passes away, she leaves a box of artefacts to Nerra. Nerra is drawn to the clapsticks which glow red hot, and when she picks them up, she…

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Listen

Duncan Smith, Nicole Godwin, Jandamarra Cadd (illus.)

Listen. And you will hear the voices of Ancestors. Speaking to us. Guiding us. Leading us on the path to knowledge of culture, of Country. To reconciliation. Listen.

Listen encourages…

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Gurawul the Whale

Max Dulumunmun Harrison, Laura La Rosa (illus.)

'When I was 10 years old, I was given Gurawul's story by my grandfather Muns...in the dirt...they made me promise to go to the southern land and search for the…

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Hairy Holes

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.

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Guardians (Wylah the Koorie Warrior, Book 1)

Jordan Gould,Richard Pritchard

Meet Wylah: warrior, hero and friend. Her adventures have been 40,000 years in the making!

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Young Dark Emu: A Truer History

Bruce Pascoe

The highly-anticipated junior version of Bruce Pascoe’s multi award-winning book.

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Wombat, Mudlark & Other Stories

Helen Milroy

From a falling star to a lonely whale, an entertaining lizard to an enterprising penguin, these Indigenous stories are full of wonder, adventure and enduring friendships.

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Fog a Dox

Bruce Pascoe

Albert Cutts is a tree feller. A fella who cuts down trees. Fog is a fox cub raised by a dingo. Hes called a dox because people are suspicious of…

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Come Together: Things Every Aussie Kid Should Know about the First Peoples

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.

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Sister Heart

Sally Morgan

A young Aboriginal girl is taken from the north of Australia and sent to an institution in the distant south. There, she slowly makes a new life for herself and…

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Kakadu Calling: Stories for Kids

Jane Garlil Christophersen

From Dinky the Dingo to Finding My Way Home, Jane Christophersen presents an engaging collection of short stories for young readers. Jane reveals the wonders of daily life in the…

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My Australian Story: Our Race for Reconciliation

Anita Heiss

Mel Gordon loves running, and watching Seinfeld, but mostly she loves Cathy Freeman. It’s 2000 and the Olympics are going to be held in Australia. In a year of surprises…

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Maku

Meyne Wyatt,Meyne Wyatt

OUR STORIES is a funny, relatable and engaging new early-chapter book series that celebrates Australia’s multicultural society with authors and illustrators from a diverse range of backgrounds.

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Koori Princess

Anita Heiss

An insightful and humorous story of a young girl’s determination to be who she wants to be.

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The First Scientists: Deadly Inventions and Innovations from Australia’s First Peoples

Corey Tutt, Blak Douglas (illus.)

The first book from Corey Tutt of DeadlyScience for kids aged 7 to 12 years to develop a love of science and respect for Indigenous knowledge at the same time.

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My Girragundji (20th Anniversary Edition)

Boori Monty Pryor,Meme McDonald

The 20th anniversary edition of the award-winning, much loved story that tells how a little tree frog helps a boy find the courage to face his fears.

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The Cockatoo Wars

Helen Milroy

Age range 6+

Can Black Boss Cocky and White Boss Cocky stop fighting long enough to notice the Bush Mob's ancient forest is in danger of going up in flames?

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Mrs Whitlam

Bruce Pascoe

Age range 9 to 12

Marnie Clark of Curdie Vale can ride but she doesn’t have a horse. She dreams of owning one and having the whole world to ride…

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Uncle Xbox

Jared Thomas

A coming-of-age story for young gamers, that offers gentle insights into growing up, family and finding your place not only in a digital world, but in the messy soup of…

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The Emu Who Ran Through the Sky (Tales from the Bush Mob, Book 2)

Helen Milroy

The emus couldn’t fly, but did they sit around looking sad? No! They made sure everyone knew just how fast they could run. Except for poor Lofty…

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Shallow in the Deep End

Jared Thomas

Erica wants a dog. So dad brings home a new pet… a baby water buffalo! Shallow the buffalo and her friend Bruno the dog have a lot of fun, get…

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Born to Run: My Story

Cathy Freeman

Hi guys,Ever since I was little I only had one dream - to win a gold medal at the Olympics. When I was twenty-seven years old, my dream came true…

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Kicking Goals with Goodesy and Magic

Adam Goodes,Anita Heiss

AFL legends Adam Goodes and Michael O'Loughlin are blood brothers and great mates. They are also two of the best footballers ever to play for the Sydney Swans. Between them…

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Sea Horse

Bruce Pascoe

Written with gentle humour and a beautiful interpretation of landscape, this adventure story about Jack and his family is reminiscent of endless summers, azure seas and sandy white beaches. Jack…

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Dead Man’s Gold

Michael Torres

Billy Stone rides out one morning, headed for the cattle muster at Black Hills Station, but a stop at the waterhole in No-Man’s Gorge leads to some startling discoveries. Dead…

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Yinti, Desert Child

Pat Lowe,Jimmy Pike

The first book in the Yinti series of three books. The stories are linked in a sequence that shows Yinti’s development from a young bushie to a competent station worker…

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Japarrika

David Lawrence,Tiwi College Alalinguwi Jarrakarlinga,Shelley Ware

A powerful story about finding the courage to believe in yourself, written by senior students of Tiwi College in collaboration with David Lawrence and Shelley Ware. Penguin Random House will…

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Japarrika Rises

David Lawrence,Tiwi College Alalinguwi Jarrakarlinga,Shelley Ware

Kay-Bell is desperate to play in the AFLW, but there are many obstacles ahead for the footy star.

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Willy-willy Wagtail (Tales from the Bush Mob, Book 1)

Helen Milroy

Tales from the Bush Mob is a series of books about the Bush Mob, a group of animals that works together to solve problems.

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Australian First Nations junior & middle books

When the World Was Soft

Wurrtoo

The Wonder of Little Things (Young Readers Edition)

Wongutha Tales

Songlines: First Knowledges for Younger Readers

The Broken Rainbow (Nerra: Deep Time Traveller #1)

Listen

Gurawul the Whale

Hairy Holes

Guardians (Wylah the Koorie Warrior, Book 1)

Young Dark Emu: A Truer History

Wombat, Mudlark & Other Stories

Fog a Dox

Come Together: Things Every Aussie Kid Should Know about the First Peoples

Sister Heart

Kakadu Calling: Stories for Kids

My Australian Story: Our Race for Reconciliation

Maku

Koori Princess

The First Scientists: Deadly Inventions and Innovations from Australia’s First Peoples

My Girragundji (20th Anniversary Edition)

The Cockatoo Wars

Mrs Whitlam

Uncle Xbox

The Emu Who Ran Through the Sky (Tales from the Bush Mob, Book 2)

Shallow in the Deep End

Born to Run: My Story

Kicking Goals with Goodesy and Magic

Sea Horse

Dead Man’s Gold

Yinti, Desert Child

Japarrika

Japarrika Rises

Willy-willy Wagtail (Tales from the Bush Mob, Book 1)