Reconciliation Week at NPSP Libraries
Books to read during National Reconciliation Week 2024
National Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will —and must —continue.
For more information about National Reconciliation Week and events, visit: Reconciliation Australia
From our collection
Here are some library-selected books to honour the voices, histories and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and to inspire conversation about reconciliation.
You can place a hold on a book or download an eBook from Libby by clicking on the links below.
For young children
My Little Barlaagany (Sunshine)
By Melissa Greenwood
Grandfather Emu, and How the Kangaroo Got Her Pouch
By Rhonda Collard-Spratt
Open Your Heart to Country
By Jasmine Seymour
Our Dreaming
By Kirli Saunders and Dub Leffer
Come Together
By Isaiah Firebrace
Looking after Country with Fire: Aboriginal Burning Knowledge with Uncle Kuu
By Victor Steffensen
For primary school children
Guardians (Wylah the Koorie Warrior, Book 1)
By Jordan Gould, Richard Pritchard
Koori Princess
By Anita Heiss
Heroes, Rebels and Innovators: Inspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People from History
By Karen Wyld
Songlines: First Knowledges for Younger Readers
By Margo Neale, Lynne Kelly
This Book Thinks Ya Deadly!: A Celebration of Blak Excellence
By Corey Tutt
For high school students
The Boy from the Mish
By Gary Lonesborough
Uncle Xbox
By Jared Thomas
Download eBook
Homeland Calling: Words from a New Generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voices
Edited by Ellen van Neerven
Living on Stolen Land
By Kwaymullina Ambelin
Common wealth : a slam poetry persuasive
By Gregg Dreise
For adults
After Story
By Larissa Behrendt
Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray
By Dr. Anita Heiss
Print copy | eBook and Audiobook
Practical Reconciliation: Strengthening Relationships for all Australians in 7 easy Steps
By Munya Andrews, Carla Rogers
Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia
By Anita Heiss
Print copy | eBook and Audiobook
The Wonder of Little Things
By Vince Copley
Australia Day
By Stan Grant
Welcome to Country: A Travel Guide to Indigenous Australia
By Marcia Langton
