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List of Recommended First Nations Books for Children
Download this free list of recommended texts for teaching Australian Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and perspectives in Years K-6. As a teacher, I understand how difficult it can be to find texts that match with outcomes you are planning to teach. For each text listed, I have provided the title, authors/illustrators, front cover, recommended year levels, blurb/synopsis and a list of teaching points. For books that I have found teaching notes for, I have provided a button/link to the website or PDF online.
Blak Book of the Month - Early Childhood & Foundation
‘Blak Book of the Month’ is an initiative to support the inclusion of First Nations children’s books regularly throughout the year in all Australian early learning centres and primary classrooms. The following books have been carefully selected to cover a range of First Nations themes/content such as identity, Country, sustainability, bush tucker, the Stolen Generations, wellbeing, art and music; as well as link to all subject areas in the Australian Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework. Books have also been carefully chosen for particular months to align with significant dates within each month, e.g. the book My Lost Mob was chosen for the month of May to coincide with National Sorry Day. Books can be purchased individually or Riley Callie Resources and I have partnered to create a ‘Blak Book of the Month - Early Childhood and Foundation Book Pack’ for your convenience. To purchase the book pack click here. Use the discount code NGANGAANHA for 5% off!
Blak Book of the Month - Years 1 & 2
‘Blak Book of the Month’ is an initiative to support the inclusion of First Nations children’s books regularly throughout the year in all Australian early learning centres and primary classrooms. The following books have been carefully selected to cover a range of First Nations themes/content such as Country, seasons, the Stolen Generations, Elders, respect, the Dreaming, sustainability and community; as well as link to all subject areas in the Australian Curriculum. Books have also been carefully chosen for particular months to align with significant dates within each month, e.g. the book Sea Country was chosen for the month of March to coincide with National Sea Week. Books can be purchased individually or Riley Callie Resources and I have partnered to create a ‘Blak Book of the Month - Year 1 & 2 Book Pack’ for your convenience. To purchase the book pack click here. Use the discount code NGANGAANHA for 5% off!
Blak Book of the Month - Years 3 & 4
‘Blak Book of the Month’ is an initiative to support the inclusion of First Nations children’s books regularly throughout the year in all Australian early learning centres and primary classrooms. The following books have been carefully selected to cover a range of First Nations themes/content such as the Stolen Generations, Country, language, storytelling, art, music and activism; as well as link to all subject areas in the Australian Curriculum. Books have also been carefully chosen for particular months to align with significant dates within each month, e.g. the book Charlie’s Swim was chosen for the month of November to coincide with Remembrance Day (11 November). Books can be purchased individually or Riley Callie Resources and I have partnered to create a ‘Blak Book of the Month - Year 3 & 4 Book Pack’ for your convenience. To purchase the book pack click here. Use the discount code NGANGAANHA for 5% off!
Blak Book of the Month - Years 5 & 6
‘Blak Book of the Month’ is an initiative to support the inclusion of First Nations children’s books regularly throughout the year in all Australian early learning centres and primary classrooms. The following books have been carefully selected to cover a range of First Nations themes/content such as identity, the Stolen Generations, land management, art, music and activism; as well as link to all subject areas in the Australian Curriculum. Books have also been carefully chosen for particular months to align with significant dates within each month, e.g. the book Our Race for Reconciliation was chosen for the month of June to coincide with National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June). Books can be purchased individually or Riley Callie Resources and I have partnered to create a ‘Blak Book of the Month - Year 5 & 6 Book Pack’ for your convenience. To purchase the book pack click here. Use the discount code NGANGAANHA for 5% off!
Activity for My Deadly Boots
My Deadly Boots is a powerful and uplifting story about a young boy who saves up to buy his own very deadly footy boots. They're his 'run faster than his cousin boots', his 'healthy lifestyle boots' and his 'dream big boots'! When he can't find them, he learns to find confidence from within himself. He's deadly with or without his boots!
Here's a simple but fun activity you can do with your students after reading the book!
Teacher Notes for Come Together
Come Together is a heart-warming. debut picture book from pop artist Isaiah Firebrace, inspired by his petition to the Australian Government calling for Aboriginal history to be taught in every classroom. In this essential book, Isaiah, a Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara man, establishes a foundation of First Nations knowledge with 20 key topics.
Download these teacher notes to appropriately unpack this incredible book in your classroom.