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Black Duck: A Year at Yumburra

Bruce Pascoe, Lyn Harwood

'Sometimes you need to repeat something a hundred times before a bell rings in the colony.'

From the bestselling author Bruce Pascoe comes a deeply personal story about the consequences…

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Telling

Nairm Marr Djambana, Aboriginal Corporation

The 12 short life stories in Telling are grounded in First Nations storytelling traditions and reveal the diverse and complex nature of the experience of living in the wake of…

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Burn

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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Firelight: Stories

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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Welcome To Country

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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Thank You Rain!

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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Owl and Star

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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My Dream Time

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.

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Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray: River of Dreams

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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Gigorou

Sasha Sarago

In a time where the patriarchy obstructs women from the divine feminine, and sexism, racism and ageism violate our sovereignty, Gigorou invites us to explore the interconnectedness of Aboriginal culture…

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The Welcome to Country Handbook

Marcia Langton

The definitive book that introduces readers from all backgrounds to First Nations histories and cultures.

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Bidhi Galing

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…

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Bush Mob Counting

Helen Milroy

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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Gurril - Storm Bird

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.

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Nature All Around Us

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…

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My Country

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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Plants: Past, Present and Future (First Knowledges)

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.

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The Last Daughter

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…

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The Queen is Dead

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.

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Sounds All Around Us

Ryhia Dank

Discover the sounds of Australia through the incredible artwork of Aboriginal artist Ryhia Dank.

The All Around Us series is a captivating collection of first concepts board books, told through…

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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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Elders: Wisdom from Australia’s Indigenous Leaders

This book is about Indigenous peoples and their traditional and contemporary ways of living.

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Law: The Way of the Ancestors (First Knowledges)

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…

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We Come with This Place

Debra Dank

A deeply personal, profound tribute to family and the Gudanji Country to which Debra Dank belongs.

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Songlines: The Power and Promise (First Knowledges)

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…

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Little Ash Lost Luck!

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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Little ASH Tennis Rush!

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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Little ASH Perfect Match!

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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Little Ash Party Problem!

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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Little ASH Friendship Fix-it!

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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Little ASH Goal Getter!

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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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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Custodians (Wylah the Koorie Warrior, Book 2)

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.

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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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The Boy from Boomerang Crescent

Eddie Betts

It’s a long, hard road from the Nullarbor to the MCG.

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Sixty-Seven Days

Yvonne Weldon

An intense and mesmerising story of first love, culture and belief.

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Dear Son: Letters and Reflections from First Nations Fathers and Sons

Thomas Mayo

Dear Son shares heartfelt letters written by First Nations men about life, masculinity, love, culture and racism.

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This Book Thinks Ya Deadly!: A Celebration of Blak Excellence

Corey Tutt, Molly Hunt (illus.)

A cool gift book from the founder of DeadlyScience and author of The First Scientists.

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Back On Country: Welcome to Our Country

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.

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My Little Barlaagany (Sunshine)

Melissa Greenwood

A soothing bedtime story from mum to baby

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Welcome, Child!

Sally Morgan

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…

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She Is the Earth

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…

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The Wonder of Little Things

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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Warndu Mai (Good Food)

Rebecca Sullivan,Damien Coulthard

A fully illustrated contemporary cookbook featuring Australian native foods that is the perfect resource for any Aussie kitchen.

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ART

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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Big Love

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

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Am I Black Enough For You?: 10 Years On

Anita Heiss

The story of an urban-based high achieving Wiradyuri woman working to break down stereotypes and build bridges between black and white Australia.

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Another Day in the Colony

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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Reading First Nations

Black Duck: A Year at Yumburra

Telling

Burn

Firelight: Stories

Welcome To Country

Thank You Rain!

Owl and Star

My Dream Time

Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray: River of Dreams

Gigorou

The Welcome to Country Handbook

Bidhi Galing

Bush Mob Counting

Gurril - Storm Bird

Nature All Around Us

My Country

Plants: Past, Present and Future (First Knowledges)

The Last Daughter

The Queen is Dead

Sounds All Around Us

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

Elders: Wisdom from Australia’s Indigenous Leaders

Law: The Way of the Ancestors (First Knowledges)

We Come with This Place

Songlines: The Power and Promise (First Knowledges)

Little Ash Lost Luck!

Little ASH Tennis Rush!

Little ASH Perfect Match!

Little Ash Party Problem!

Little ASH Friendship Fix-it!

Little ASH Goal Getter!

Hairy Holes

Custodians (Wylah the Koorie Warrior, Book 2)

Guardians (Wylah the Koorie Warrior, Book 1)

The Boy from Boomerang Crescent

Sixty-Seven Days

Dear Son: Letters and Reflections from First Nations Fathers and Sons

This Book Thinks Ya Deadly!: A Celebration of Blak Excellence

Back On Country: Welcome to Our Country

My Little Barlaagany (Sunshine)

Welcome, Child!

She Is the Earth

The Wonder of Little Things

Warndu Mai (Good Food)

ART

Big Love

Am I Black Enough For You?: 10 Years On

Another Day in the Colony