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Anita Heiss
From the bestselling author of Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray (River of Dreams) comes another groundbreaking historical novel about resistance, resilience and love during the frontier wars.
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Jeanine Leane (ed.), Ellen van Neerven (ed.)
A ground-breaking essay collection that shifts the shape of what First Nations writing can be and do in Australia today
Nardi Simpson
From the award-winning author of Song of the Crocodile comes a lyrical and masterfully woven novel about women, creation, belonging and the precious fragility of a life.
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…
Thomas Mayo
In Always Was, Always Will Be, bestselling author Thomas Mayo investigates ‘what's next?’ for reconciliation and justice in Australia after the failed October 2023 Voice to Parliament referendum.
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Tony Birch
A powerful, personal novel about women and justice, from one of this country's most loved and clear-eyed storytellers.
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Daniel Browning
Chronicling his career since 2007, Close to the Subject presents a selection of pieces from Daniel Browning’s stellar career as a journalist, radio broadcaster, critic and interviewer.
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Madelaine Dickie, Wayne Bergmann
Discover the remarkable story of Wayne Bergmann, a Nyikina man and Kimberley leader who has dedicated his life to his community, in this moving memoir of living between two cultures.
Kirli Saunders
Returning is a poetic and visual feast that takes you on Kirli's journey of rediscovering self, Country and Connection
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Ian J McNiven, Lynette Russell
In the first book to detail Indigenous innovations in Australia, Ian J McNiven and Lynette Russell showcase this legacy of First Nations peoples and how they offer resourceful ways of…
Veronica Gorrie
A powerful indictment of the criminal behaviour of police officers, and a call for institutional reform, edited by the multi-award-winning author of Black and Blue.
John Morrissey
A wildly imaginative, page-turning collection featuring ghost stories, science fiction and satire, with Aboriginal characters at its heart
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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Shauna Bostock
The powerful story of a Bundjalung woman's journey to uncover her family history.
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Us Mob Writing
Kuracca - meaning white sulphur crested cockatoo - is a multi-lingual anthology featuring eleven Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women writing poetry, prose, songs and stories about their unique lives.
Declan Furber Gillick
Jacky is a smart, enterprising young blackfella in the big city. He skilfully negotiates the gig economy, skipping neatly from office internships to cultural performances to sex work. When his…
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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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
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…
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marcia Langton
The second edition of this landmark travel guide, written by one of this country’s most highly respected First Nations voices.
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Bill Gammage, Bruce Pascoe
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…
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.
Adam Novaldy Anderson (ed.)
Thirty-seven writers from First Nations, migrant and refugee backgrounds reveal the true wealth and beauty of Australia’s cultural melting pots.
A deeply personal exploration of Australia’s colonisation past, present and future by one of Australia’s finest contemporary authors.
This stunning, prize-winning novel, set alongside the Yarra River and is heartbreaking and uplifting in equal measure.
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
The story of an Aboriginal woman who worked as a police officer and fought for justice both within and beyond the Australian police force.
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…
