
With NAIDOC Week soon to be celebrated around the country, we’ve put together some suggested reading from our First Nations authors.
This year’s theme ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’ honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture, inviting us all to stand in solidarity, amplifying the voices that have long been silenced.
Take a look at some great new literature available now.

Reaching Through Time by Shauna Bostock

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 history. Shauna writes, ‘I am a proud Aboriginal woman who has always wanted to make a stronger connection to my cultural heritage. I experienced an inner yearning to find out about my ancestors and what they experienced in life. This is the story of my journey.’

The First Astronomers by Duane Hamacher

Our eyes have been drawn away from the skies to our screens. We no longer look to the stars to forecast the weather, predict the seasons or plant our gardens. Most of us cannot even see the Milky Way. But First Nations Elders around the world still maintain this knowledge, and there is much we can learn from them. The First Astronomers is the first book to reveal the rich knowledge of the stars and the planets held by First Peoples around the world.

My Story by Nicky Winmar

April 17, 2023, marked the 30th anniversary of St Kilda legend Nicky Winmar’s proud and defining stand against racism—one of those moments that hasn’t diminished over time and regrettably is just as relevant today. This long-awaited autobiography tells the story of Winmar’s brilliant career in colourful detail, as well as giving moving insight into his life. Amid the pain, the turbulence and the triumph, his heart and abiding sense of humour shine through.

Walk With Us: Welcome to Our Country by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing

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. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, former journalist Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.

All titles are available in quality bookstores or through Allen & Unwin.