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Beautiful books from First Nations Australian authors, for ages 5-13.
Ash Barty, Jasmin Mcgaughey, Jade Goodwin (illus.)
Welcome to the secret diary of future tennis star Ash Barty and her adventures at Tennis Camp! By Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin - the team behind the…
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Carl Merrison, Hakea Hustler, Jy Farrar, Samantha Campbell (illus.)
An action-packed illustrated series for ages 8+, from the award-winning authors of Black Cockatoo and My Footy Boots.
Brooke Scobie, Jade Goodwin (illus.)
A breathtaking fantasy-adventure trilogy. Do you dare step into the Realm? A magical journey awaits . . .
Brooke Scobie
The second instalment in the debut fantasy trilogy. A magical adventure awaits!
Long ago (or maybe it was yesterday?) after the Nothing but before our world's beginning, the Story Realm…
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The third book in the debut fantasy trilogy. A magical adventure awaits!
Long ago (or maybe it was just yesterday?) all of the universes were linked together. But one day…
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May L. 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…
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…
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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Jordan Gould,Richard Pritchard
Meet Wylah: warrior, hero and friend. Her adventures have been 40,000 years in the making!
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.
A heart-stopping adventure, starring a hero for the ages and her mega-funny megafauna friends - this best-selling series is a kid favourite.
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.
Carl Merrison, Hakea Hustler
The dirrarn (black cockatoo) is Mia's totem animal. It provides her with the strength and freedom to stay connected to her world, even when she is a long way from…
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Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey, Jade Goodwin (illus.)
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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…
Sally Morgan
Sally’s rich, zesty and moving work is perhaps the best loved biography of Aboriginal Australia ever written. My Place for Younger Readers is an abridged edition that retains all the…
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Bruce Pascoe
The highly-anticipated junior version of Bruce Pascoe’s multi award-winning book.
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
The long-awaited, final book in the Ubby’s Underdogs trilogy.
It is the late 1940s and Broome, a small pearling town in the heart of an ancient land, is still recovering from WWII. Ubby, a smart, street-wise Aboriginal girl, is…
Brenton E. McKenna,Banjo Woorunmurra
It is the late 1940s and Broome, a small pearling town in the heart of an ancient land, is recovering from WWII. Ubby, a smart, street-wise Aboriginal girl, is the…
Dudgeon and Oxenham
This collection draws together four tales for younger readers from the Waarda series of Indigenous stories, first edited by acclaimed author Sally Morgan.
This collection draws together four tales for…
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Gladys Milroy,Jill Milroy
Told in the tradition of teaching stories, these avian tales, collected for the first time, take young readers on adventures of self-discovery and fulfilment with endearing animal characters and exciting…
Tjalaminu Mia,Jessica Lister,Cheryl Kickett-Tucker,Jaylon Tucker
These charming tales share some exciting, happy and even scary times exploring country in bush and beyond.
Grandparents are special, and the time you spend with them is special, too…
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.
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…
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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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.
Kirli Saunders, Dub Leffler (illus.)
Bindi is a verse novel for mid-upper primary students. Written 'for those who plant trees', Bindi explores climate, bush fires, and healing. Written from the point of view of 11-year-old…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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?
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kay-Bell is desperate to play in the AFLW, but there are many obstacles ahead for the footy star.
Tales from the Bush Mob is a series of books about the Bush Mob, a group of animals that works together to solve problems.
An insightful and humorous story of a young girl’s determination to be who she wants to be.
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…
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.
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…
