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connections to Country

Carpentaria

Carpentaria is an epic of the Gulf country of north-western Queensland. Its portrait of life in the…

Year: Secondary, Year 12 Author: Alexis Wright Publisher: Giramondo Publishing Published year: 2006

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Sunshine Super Girl

A grimy old ball, a racquet made from a wooden fruit box, a pair of borrowed shoes … then the …

Year: Secondary, Year 10 Author: Andrea James Publisher: Currency Press Published year: 2021

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Welcome to Country

This multi-award-winning picture book is an expansive and generous Welcome to Country from a most …

Year: Primary, Year 3 Author: Aunty Joy Murphy Illustrator: Lisa Kennedy Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published year: 2016

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Wilam: A Birrarung Story

In this stunning picture book beautifully given form by Indigenous artist Lisa Kennedy, respected …

Year: Primary, Year 5 Author: Aunty Joy Murphy, Andrew Kelly Illustrator: Lisa Kennedy Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published year: 2019

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My Deadly Boots

An empowering, uplifting picture book about what it is that makes you who you are, from the award-…

Year: Primary, Year 3 Author: Carl Merrison, Hakea Hustler Illustrator: Samantha Campbell Publisher: Hachette Australia Published year: 2022

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Dirrarn

We first met Mia in Black Cockatoo, as she navigated her way through culture, Country and familial …

Year: Primary, Year 6 Author: Carl Merrison, Hakea Hustler Publisher: Magabala Books Published year: 2023

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Dropbear

An innovative collection of poetry and prose from a vibrant new Indigenous voice on the Australian …

Year: Secondary, Year 12 Author: Evelyn Araluen Publisher: UQP Published year: 2021

Cooee Mittigar

Cooee Mittigar, meaning Come Here Friend, is an invitation to yana (walk), on Darug Country. In this…

Year: Primary, Year 4 Author: Jasmine Seymour Illustrator: Leanne Mulgo Watson Publisher: Magabala Books Published year: 2019

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Guwayu — For All Times

– Jacob Morris, 'Ban Maganindadjyang (My Old People Done)' Guwayu — For All Times is a …

Year: Secondary, Year 10 Author: Jeanine Leane Publisher: Magabala Books Published year: 2020

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Us Mob Walawurru

Central Australia, 1960s ... Ruby lives on a cattle station and goes to the ‘silver bullet' school…

Year: Secondary, Year 8 Author: Lisa Wilyuka, David Spillman Publisher: Magabala Books Published year: 2006

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