books

A bilingual children's picture book written in both Dharug and English that tells of the nourishing power returning home to Country and reconnecting with traditional language brings.
#dharugcountry #dharuglanguage #traditionallanguage #languagerevival #connectiontocountry

Two stories entwine in this captivating retelling of the momentous day when the then Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, acknowledged the sorrows of past and said ‘Sorry’ to the generation of children who were taken from their homes.
#sorryday #thenationalapology #stolengenerations #history #truthtelling #family #identity

A rhythmic book about a kangaroo and her joey counting their way through Country.
#counting #numbers #nativeanimals

This eloquent and delicate story shows young and old alike, what respect looks like for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
#respect #aboriginalculture #history #stories #songs #dance #ancestors #family #country

In this stunning picture book, Darug creators Jasmine Seymour and Leanne Mulgo Watson tell a story on Darug Songlines, introducing children and adults-alike to Darug Nura (Country) and language.
#darug #sydney #culture #country #daruglanguage #nativeanimals

In this delightful children’s picture book, Aunty Patsy Cameron generously shares the stories and traditions from her family’s seasonal island life in Tasmania.
#seasons #bushfood #saltwatercountry #traditionalknowledge #family #flindersisland

A picture book told in English and Giji about the life of the author herself, Shirley Purdie - a famous Aboriginal artist who lives in Warmun community, in Western Australia.
#aboriginalart #history #culturalpractices #thedreaming #totems

A heroic story (based on true events) about a young Aboriginal man who rescued a mother and her child during the Japanese attack on Broome WA in WWII.
#WWII #war #hero #bravery #broome #history #truestory

The Wiradjuri are the people of the three bila (rivers) and their nguram-bang (Country) is the second largest in Australia. Come with Uncle Larry Brandy on an enlightening journey through the rivers, woodlands, grasslands and rocky outcrops of his Country, as well as the murri-yang (sky world).
#wiradjuricountry #wiradjurilanguage #culture #connectiontocountry #dreamingstories #nativeanimals #nativeplants #ecosystems

A non-fiction book that challenges students to consider a different version of Australia's history pre-European colonisation.
#science #history #caringforcountry #landmanagement #bushfoods #culturalburning #sustainability

An environmental tale for Early Childhood and Lower Primary readers that shows how animals are affected by rubbish left in their habitat by humans.
#careforcountry #healcountry #sustainability #environment #nativeanimals

This story refocuses the narratives around ‘Australia Day’ on Indigenous survival and resistance, and in doing so honours the past while looking to the future.
#january26 #australiaday #history #invasion #reconciliation

A classroom must-have! This book will explain and demonstrate a Welcome to Country from the lands of the Wurundjeri People.
#wurundjeripeople #woiwurrungngulu #ancestors #welcometocountry #culturalpractices #protocols #respect #bunjil #thedreaming #reciprocity #connectiontocountry #careforcountry

'Alfred’s War' is a powerful story that unmasks the lack of recognition given to Australian Indigenous servicemen who returned from the WWI battlelines.
#WWI #camaraderie #mateship #equality #respect #ourmobserved

'Ceremony' invites you to celebrate the rich traditions of dance, family, community and caring for Country from the world's oldest continuous culture.
#aboriginalculture #adnyamathanhalanguage #traditions #ceremony #moieties #traditionalclothing #ochre #music #dance #stories #bushfood

'Freedom Day' delves into the events that led up to the 1966 Wave Hill Walk-Off, and makes a rallying cry for the things that still need to change in its wake.
#history #rights #equality #activism #ulurustatement

A picture book for young children that introduces First Nations history and the term 'terra nullius'.
#terranullius #invasion #stolenland #acknowledgementofcountry #truthtelling #history

This is a story about the landmark 1967 Referendum, the two women who came together to change the law... and how the Australian people said YES.
#history #1967referendum #nationalreconciliationweek #voting #government #racism #unity #fairness #rights

'ABC Dreaming' introduces young children to the alphabet through Australian plants and animals.
#alphabet #nativeanimals #nativeplants

A story about a small calf who becomes separated from his family and begins his journey home.
#family #identity #stolengenerations #hope

A visual and lyrical depiction of coming home to Country from acclaimed author and illustrator Bronwyn Bancroft.
#connectiontocountry #bundjalungcountry

A morality tale about a young eagle, Maliyan, who learns it’s hard to soar like an eagle when you are surrounded by turkeys.
#elders #wisdom #respect #confidence #friendships #nativebirds #gamilaraaylanguage

Discover the animals of Australia through the incredible artwork of Aboriginal artist Melanie Hava.
#nativeanimals #aboriginalart

This is a powerful and timely story that offers a respectful way forward for future generations to understand different ways to manage our landscape.
#culturalburning #landmanagement #caringforcountry #healcountry #music

'The First Scientists' is the illustrated science book from Corey Tutt of DeadlyScience. This book will nourish young readers’ love of science and develop their respect for Indigenous knowledge at the same time.
#science #STEM #history #astronomy #landmanagement #seasons #tracking #bushmedicine #rolemodels #innovation