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Gary Lonesborough
A wonderful coming-of-age queer romance from the multi award-winning author of The Boy from the Mish.
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Steph Tisdell
A feisty, funny and poignant novel - about being 17; being Indigenous and navigating high school, cultural and personal expectations and responsibility - by proud Yidinji woman Steph Tisdell, writer…
Joyce Efia Harmer
From debut author, Joyce Efia Harmer, comes a groundbreaking YA story of friendship and freedom that crosses continents and centuries, in a timeslip novel exploring the legacy of slavery.
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The justice system characterises Jamie Langton as a 'danger to society', but he's just an Aboriginal kid, trying to find his way through adolescence.
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Sami Ellis
Sami Ellis’s Dead Girls Walking is a shocking, spine-chilling YA horror slasher about a girl searching for her dead mother’s body at the summer camp that was once her serial…
Ambelin Kwaymullina
A gripping YA fantasy novel featuring a deadly contest for the crown, a heroine determined to right the wrongs done to her people, and a smouldering love story that could…
Jas Hammonds
Small-town drama, a swoon-worthy romance, and a slow-burn mystery collide in this YA debut that explores how racial violence can ripple down through generations.
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Danielle Jawando
A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.
Joelle Wellington
What happens when a horror movie becomes reality? Karen M. McManus meets Scream in this spine-tingling YA horror thriller that cleverly explores themes of race and class.
What happens when…
Gabi Burton
In the second book in this dark and seductive YA fantasy duology, a siren must decide if saving her kingdom is worth betraying the boy she loves.
Kamilah Cole
Whip-smart and immersive, this Jamaican-inspired fantasy follows a gods-blessed heroine who's forced to choose between saving her sister or protecting her homeland
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Alexene Farol Follmuth
From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Atlas Six (under the penname Olivie Blake) comes Twelfth Knight, an grumpy/sunshine YA romantic comedy and coming of age story about…
Lystra Rose
‘A deeply immersive Young Adult fantasy and an enthralling debut. It’s a privilege to walk this new path into the oldest of stories’ AMIE KAUFMAN, New York Times-bestselling author
Mariah Sweetman
Compulsory reading for early teens and young adults. Based on true events, this gripping thriller sheds light on the brutalities of the past whilst championing the heroes who survived.
Graham Akhurst
Borderland is a heart-pounding horror gothic that follows Jono on an epic quest to find himself in the face of unbelievable challenges.
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…
Jannali Jones
Jannali Jones has crafted a thrilling story for readers 16 and up which stays on the edge right to the end.
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Dhonielle Clayton
Nominated for the 2019 Lodestar Award for best YA book, this is the dazzling instant New York Times bestseller, THE BELLES, the next big thing in YA with a wealth…
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The Reckoning destroyed civilisation and humanity has had to rise from the ashes. But there are now people with abilities – Flyers, Firestarters, Rumblers and society is scared of them…
Gilly Segal,Kimberly Jones
From #OwnVoices debut author duo Gilly Segal and Kimberly Jones comes a page-turning and timely story about two teenage girls - one black, one white - who only have each…
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Sally Morgan,Ambelin Kwaymullina
Girls Can Fly is an inspirational, young teen book from award-winning Aboriginal writer and artist Sally Morgan and her equally talented daughter Ambelin.
Angie Thomas
Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. As the daughter of an underground rap legend who died right before he hit big, Bri’s got…
Akwaeke Emezi
In their riveting and timely young adult debut, acclaimed novelist Akwaeke Emezi asks difficult questions about what choices a young person can make when the adults around them are in…
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.
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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Sharna Jackson
Summer in London is hot, the hottest on record, and there’s been a murder in THE TRI: the high-rise home to resident know-it-alls, Nik and Norva. Who better to solve…
Yassmin Abdel-Magied,Yassmin Abdel-Magied
Layla’s mind goes a million miles a minute, so does her mouth - unfortunately her better judgement can take a while to catch up!
Lisbeth Kaiser
Discover the life of Rosa Parks in this inspiring story of her life. Features a facts and photos section at the back.
Jason Reynolds
Pressed our lips to the pavement and prayed the boom, followed by the buzz of a bullet, didn’t meet us. After Will’s brother is shot in a gang crime, he…
Jared Thomas
Calypso Summer is a story told by Calypso, a young Nukunu man, fresh out of high school in Rastafarian guise. After failing to secure employment in sports retail, his dream…
Nic Stone
Raw, captivating, and undeniably real, Nic Stone boldly tackles American race relations in this stunning debut.
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad conductor who ‘never lost a single passenger’ in this true story of…
Justina Ireland
The powerful, gut-wrenching New York Times bestseller tells the gripping story of a young black girl trained to fight the walking dead in an alternate America.
Malorie Blackman
Award-winning author Malorie Blackman tackles the issues of racism and prejudice in a world set in an alternative historical reality. Previous titles by the author include Pig-Heart Boy , Hacker…
Tiffany D Jackson
With the help of Steph’s younger sister Jasmine, they come up with a plan to promote Steph’s music under a new rap name: the Architect.
Rebel Girls
From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes the fictionalized biography based on the life of Madam C.J. Walker: America’s first self-made millionaire.
Elizabeth Acevedo
Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do…
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Tiffany Jewell
Learn about identities, histories, and anti-racism work in 20 carefully laid out chapters.
Aunty Fay Muir,Sue Lawson
A tender, thoughtful story reminding us to respect others and respect ourselves. Part of the Our Place series which welcomes children to culture.
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Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this is a powerful and gripping novel about one girl’s struggle for justice.
Sue McPherson
Written from teenager girl Fuzzy Mac’s perspective, Grace Beside Me is a quirky, warmly rendered story of home and family life in a small town. The black&write! judges remarked on…
Anita Heiss
This groundbreaking anthology aims to enlighten, inspire and educate about the lives of Aboriginal people in Australia today.
Adam Briggs
Adapted from Briggs’ celebrated song ‘The Children Came Back’, Our Home, Our Heartbeat is a celebration of past and present Indigenous legends, as well as emerging generations, and at its…
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Brittney Morris
Black Panther meets Ready Player One. A fierce teen game developer battles a real-life troll intent on ruining the Black Panther-inspired video game she created and the safe community it…
Jasmine Seymour
‘Warami mittigar. Hello friend.We welcome you to Darug Country.’ Cooee Mittigar takes you on a walk through Darug Country.
Kwame Alexander
From New York Times bestselling-author Kwame Alexander comes this powerful and important ode to black history: the strength and bravery of everyday people and the grit, passion, and perseverance of…
Bruce Pascoe
The highly-anticipated junior version of Bruce Pascoe’s multi award-winning book.
