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Delve into fiction, poetry and nonfiction from incredible First Nations Australians.

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Uprising

Stephen Gapps

$36.99
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A Piece of Red Cloth

Leonie Norrington, Merrkiyawuy Ganambarr-Stubbs, Djawa Burarrwanga, Djawundil Maymuru

$34.99
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Yawulyu

Megan Morais, Myfany Turpin, Lucy Nampijinpa Martin, Peggy Nampijinpa Martin, Marilyn Nampijinpa Martin, Helen Napurrurla Morton, Janet Nakamarra Long, Maisie Napaljarri Kitson, Maureen Nampijinpa O'Keefe, Clarrie Kemarr Long

$59.99
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Murriyang: Song of Time

Stan Grant

$39.99
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Land Back

$49.99
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Dirrayawadha (Rise Up)

Anita Heiss

$32.99
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Australian First Nations fiction

Beautiful historical and contemporary fiction novels from incredible First Nations writers.

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Uprising

Stephen Gapps

$36.99
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I Am Nannertgarrook

Tasma Walton

$34.99
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Red Dust Running

Anita Heiss

$22.99
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A Piece of Red Cloth

Leonie Norrington, Merrkiyawuy Ganambarr-Stubbs, Djawa Burarrwanga, Djawundil Maymuru

$34.99
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The Belburd

Nardi Simpson

$32.99
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Dirrayawadha (Rise Up)

Anita Heiss

$32.99
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Australian First Nations memoir & biography

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Shades of Me

Mel Brown

$34.99
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If Everyone Cared Enough: Her Voice Reclaimed

Margaret Tucker

$32.99
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Because I Love Him

Ashlee Donohue

$27.99
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Black Duck: A Year at Yumburra

Bruce Pascoe, Lyn Harwood

$34.99
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Is That You, Ruthie?

Ruth Hegarty, Jackie Huggins

$19.99
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Am I Black Enough For You?: 10 Years On

Anita Heiss

$34.99
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Australian First Nations nonfiction books

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Yawulyu

Megan Morais, Myfany Turpin, Lucy Nampijinpa Martin, Peggy Nampijinpa Martin, Marilyn Nampijinpa Martin, Helen Napurrurla Morton, Janet Nakamarra Long, Maisie Napaljarri Kitson, Maureen Nampijinpa O'Keefe, Clarrie Kemarr Long

$59.99
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Murriyang: Song of Time

Stan Grant

$39.99
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Indigenous Knowledge: Australian Perspectives

Marcia Langton, Aaron Corn, Samuel Curkpatrick (eds)

$34.99
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Land Back

$49.99
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ngargee Coming together to celebrate

Frances Edmonds, Sabra Thorner, Maree Clarke

$59.95
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marramarra

Brook Garru Andrew, Jessica Neath

$49.99
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Australian First Nations poetry

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Eclipse

Kirli Saunders

$24.99
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if this is the end

Bebe Oliver

$27.99
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mark the dawn

Jazz Money

$24.99
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Refugia

Elfie Shiosaki

$27.99
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Gawimarra Gathering

Jeanine Leane

$24.99
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Returning

Kirli Saunders

$29.99
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First Nations Classics

The First Nations Classics series is inspired by the richness and cultural importance of First Nations writing. Ranging across genres – including memoir, novels, short stories and poetry – this series from UQP aims to bring new readers and renewed attention to some brilliant, important and timeless books.

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Plains of Promise

Alexis Wright, Mykaela Saunders

$19.99
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Me, Antman & Fleabag

Gayle Kennedy, Jared Thomas

$19.99
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Is That You, Ruthie?

Ruth Hegarty, Jackie Huggins

$19.99
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Mazin Grace

Dylan Coleman, Claire G Coleman

$19.99
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Smoke Encrypted Whispers

Samuel Wagan Watson, Tony Birch

$19.99
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Bitin’ Back

Vivienne Cleven, Melissa Lucashenko

$19.99
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Recommended First Nations children's books

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Getting Dusty (Uncle Xbox, Book 2)

Jared Thomas

$17.99
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Brightest Wild

Tania Crampton-Larking

$16.99
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Ask Aunty: Bush Survival Skills

Aunty Munya Andrews, Charmaine Ledden-Lewis (illus.)

$24.99
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Design & Building on Country: First Knowledges for Younger Readers

Alison Page, Paul Memmott, Blak Douglas (illus.)

$26.99
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Always Was, Always Will Be

Aunty Fay Muir, Sue Lawson

$27.99
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Wurrtoo

Tylissa Elisara, Dylan Finney (illus.)

$19.99
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First Nations board books

Introduce your baby to the world with these beautiful board books from Australian First Nations authors.

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Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth Board Book

Melissa Greenwood

$19.99
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Ceremony: Welcome to Our Country

Adam Goodes, Ellie Laing

$15.99
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Where’s My Minya Marlu?

Mia Speed

$14.99
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Bush Bugs

Helen Milroy

$19.99
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I Can Count

Sally Morgan

$14.99
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Is That You?

Gregg Dreise

$14.99
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Australian First Nations picture books

Celebrate the culture of First Nations Australians with these beautiful picture books.

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Our Dance

Jacinta Daniher, Taylor Hampton, Janelle Burger (illus.)

$24.99
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Fast Fish

Gregg Dreise

$27.99
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The First Sunrise

Nessa Stevens

$27.99
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Rain on the Rock

Jodi Toering, Valerie Brumby (illus.)

$27.99
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Bush Bubs

Helen Milroy

$19.99
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The Moon Story

Marshia Cook

$24.99
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Australian First Nations junior & middle books

Beautiful books from First Nations Australian authors, for ages 5-13.

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Spirit of the Crocodile

Aaron Fa'Aoso, Michelle Scott Tucker, Lyn White

$19.99
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Getting Dusty (Uncle Xbox, Book 2)

Jared Thomas

$17.99
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Washpool

Lisa Fuller

$16.99
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Sunny and Shadow

Helen Milroy

$14.99
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Brightest Wild

Tania Crampton-Larking

$16.99
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Superstar (Tennis Camp Diaries, #2)

Ash Barty, Jasmin Mcgaughey, Jade Goodwin (illus.)

$15.99
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Australian First Nations young adult books

Discover these stunning books for teen readers, from Australian First Nations writers.

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A Good Kind of Trouble

Brooke Blurton, Melanie Saward

$19.99
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Liar’s Test (The Silverleaf Chronicles, Book 1)

Ambelin Kwaymullina

$24.99
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The Upwelling

Lystra Rose

$19.99
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We Didn’t Think It Through

Gary Lonesborough

$19.99
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The Boy from the Mish

Gary Lonesborough

$19.99
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Meet Me at the Intersection

$19.99
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First Knowledges

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Health: Spirit, Country and Culture (First Knowledges)

Shawana Andrews, Fiona Stanley, Sandra Eades

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Songlines: The Power and Promise (First Knowledges)

Margo Neale, Lynne Kelly

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Innovation: Knowledge and Ingenuity (First Knowledges)

Ian J McNiven, Lynette Russell

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Plants: Past, Present and Future (First Knowledges)

Zena Cumpston, Michael-Shawn Fletcher, Lesley Head

$24.99
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Law: The Way of the Ancestors (First Knowledges)

Marcia Langton, Aaron Corn

$24.99
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Astronomy: Sky Country (First Knowledges)

Karlie Noon, Krystal De Napoli

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