This week is National Reconciliation Week. So, we wanted to highlight some First Nations stories to check out if you haven't read them already. Additionally, if you want to learn more about National Reconciliation Week, head over to the official website here.
PICTURE BOOKS
Walk With Us: Welcome to Our Country by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, illustrated by David Hardy
Walk With Us is inspired by the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and invites readers to find out more about the First Nations Country where they live. The bestselling Welcome to Our Country series aims to connect young children, parents and educators with First Nations history and culture. (For ages 4+)
Walking the Rock Country in Kakadu by Diane Lucas and Ben Tyler, illustrated by Emma Long
Ben Tyler and Diane Lucas share stories, knowledge and their love of the land on a walk through one of Australia's most ancient and beautiful ecosystems, introducing Kundjeyhmi language, one of the Bininj Kunwok languages of Kakadu and western Arnhem Land, along the way. (For ages 5+)
GRAPHIC NOVELS
When The World Was Soft
by Juluwarlu Group Aboriginal Corporation
A ground-breaking graphic novel sharing the stories of Yindjibarndi Creation-times in an immediate and engaging way for a contemporary audience. Dynamically illustrated by Alex Mankiewicz with striking artwork by members of the Juluwarlu Art Group, When The World Was Soft is a powerful gift of culture for young and old. (For ages 10+)
JUNIOR FICTION
Protectors: Wylah the Koorie Warrior 3 by Jordan Gould and Richard Pritchard
Excitement and suspense await in the thrilling third instalment of the best-selling Wylah the Koorie Warrior series. Inspired by First Nations history and grounded in culture this is a heart-stopping adventure, starring a hero for the ages and her mega-funny megafauna friends. This bestselling series is a kid favourite! (For ages 8+)
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
We Didn’t Think It Through by Gary Lonesborough
From the author of the award-winning The Boy from the Mish, comes a compelling coming-of-age YA novel about sixteen-year-old Jamie Langton finding his future and navigating the challenges of racism, family and friendship in a small Australian town. (For ages 14+)
NONFICTION
The First Astronomers by Duane Hamacher, with Elders and Knowledge Holders
Guided by six First Nations Elders, Duane Hamacher takes us on a journey across space and time to reveal the wisdom of the first astronomers. These Elders are expert observers of the stars. They teach that everything on the land is reflected in the sky, and everything in the sky is reflected on the land. How does this work, and how can we better understand our place in the universe?
Reaching Through Time by Shauna Bostock
The powerful story of a Bundjalung woman's journey to uncover her family history. Reaching Through Time reveals the cataclysmic impact of colonisation on Aboriginal families, and how this ripples through to the present. It also shows how family research can bring a deeper understanding and healing of the wounds in our past.
Nicky Winmar by Nicky Winmar
Thirty years after creating one of the most memorable moments in sporting history, First Nations AFL legend Nicky Winmar tells his story in a moving and compelling memoir.
A Very Secret Trade by Cassandra Pybus
Award-winning distinguished historian and author of the bestselling Truganini, Cassandra Pybus, uncovers one of the darkest and most carefully hidden secrets in Australia's colonial history.
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