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1 y separately published work icon The Moon Story Marshia Cook , Marshia Cook (illustrator), Redfern : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2024 28849011 2024 single work picture book Indigenous story

'A perfect bedtime story, this stunningly illustrated book follows a family from Fitzroy Crossing as they go camping under the moon and stars.

'The illustrations for this book were produced in workshops with ILF Lifetime Ambassador Alison Lester, and children's author and publisher Jane Godwin.' (Publication summary) 

1 y separately published work icon Bagan, Barra Barra, Mirriwarr = The Boys Who Found Their Way Tyran Uddin , Kayden Wellington , Kirli Saunders (illustrator), Redfern : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2024 28349025 2024 single work picture book children's

'Long, long ago, after the Dreaming, two Yuin boys go exploring on a bidhu (mountain) in search of food. They meet with animals of the bagan (land), barra barra (sea) and (mirriwarr) sky, who teach them about being on Country, connecting to the land and to each other.

'Written by two boys aged 12 and 13, The Boys Who Found Their Way incorporates words from the Dhurga language of the Yuin people of the south coast of NSW.'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Ngayawanj Bagan-Nggul, Ngayawanj Barra Barra-Nggul = We Belong To The Land, We Belong To The Sea Vincentia High School , Kirli Saunders , Jazz Corr , Redfern : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2024 28348937 2024 selected work poetry

'ngayawanj bagan-nggul, ngayawanj barra barra-nggul is a collection of poems and stories in Dhurga and English, by students from Vincentia High School. The accompanying artwork, created by the students for the Community, honours the people and Country to which they belong.

'The words and illustrations celebrate the students' deep relationship with the land and sea, revealing the places, animals and cultural practices that nourish, strengthen and inspire them all. These interconnected stories reveal that we, as a whole, are part of a greater narrative and therefore have an obligation to connect with and care for Mother Earth.'

1 y separately published work icon Yaltji Ngayuku Papa? = Where’s My Dog? Tjuntjuntjara Remote Community School , Tjuntjuntjara Remote Community School (illustrator), Redfern : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2024 28348883 2024 single work picture book children's

'Far out on desert Country, in the remote Community of Tjuntjuntjara, a cheeky papa (dog) called Tjanpi Tjanpi has gotten away. Where could he be hiding? Follow along as Kililpi and her friends look all over the Community for Tjanpi Tjanpi, meet the dogs of Tjuntjuntjara, see the sights and learn some Pitjantjatjara along the way.

'Created by the students of Tjuntjuntjara Remote Community School, Yaltji Ngayuku Papa? gives a playful and charming tour of life iin one of Australia's most remote Communities' (Publication summary) 

1 y separately published work icon Where’s My Minya Marlu? Mia Speed , Mia Speed (illustrator), Redfern : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2024 28348502 2024 single work picture book children's

'Marlu (kangaroo) is looking for her minya marlu (little kangaroo/joey). Will garliya (emu), wardu (wombat), dyilga-marda (echidna) or any of the other animals be able to help her?

'The first book from a talented young Wirangu woman, created as a language resource for kids in her Community.'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Ngirringirri Kirijinga Japalinga = Shining Little Star Pirlingimpi FaFT , Pirlingimpi FaFT (illustrator), Marie Simplicia Tipuamantimirri (translator), Ian Williams (translator), Redfern : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2024 28348439 2024 single work picture book children's

'This book is based on the song 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star'.

'It has been written in Tiwi by Pirlingimpi FaFT families and bubs. This book was made for families to share with bubs. 

'We hope this book will help to support all Tiwi kids to keep their language, culture, family and Community strong.'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Aaron's Hunting Story = Aarongu Dhawu Huntingpuy Aaron Wuyatiwuy-Diyarrmula Bukulatjpi , Sebastian Bukulatjpi (illustrator), Sydney : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2024 27911506 2024 single work picture book Indigenous story
1 y separately published work icon Jirntipirriny Jaa Lamparn Parri (Willy Wagtail and the Little Boy) June Nixon , June Nixon (illustrator), Broadway : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2024 27380320 2024 single work picture book children's

'One morning, a little boy and his family go looking for bush berries. The boy wanders off on his own, following the calls of a willy wagtail. Learn more about life on Country with the little boy and his family.

'The illustrations for this book were produced in workshops with ILF Lifetime Ambassador Alison Lester, and children's author and publisher Jane Godwin.' (Publication summary)

1 2 y separately published work icon Moli Bin Git Stak : Molly Gets Stuck Karen Manbulloo , Karen Manbulloo (illustrator), Broadway : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2024 27273837 2024 single work picture book children's

'Looking for shade on a hot day in Binjari, Moli takes shelter under a local van, but ends up getting stuck! Will she manage to get free?'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Mayarda (Pelicans) Patricia Cox. , Delphine Shandley (illustrator), Brenda Shaw (translator), Broadway : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2024 27273783 2024 single work picture book lyric/song children's

'Learn to count in Gooniyandi with this playful song book.' 

1 y separately published work icon Manyi Nganyjaali (Bush Tomatoes) Delphine Shandley , Delphine Shandley (illustrator), Brenda Shaw (translator), Broadway : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2024 27273707 2024 single work picture book children's

'Join a family as they go out looking for bush tomatoes for a feed..'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Kurrartuwarnti (Brolgas) June Nixon , June Nixon (illustrator), Broadway : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2024 27273650 2024 single work picture book children's

'In the wet season, a family of brolgas make their nests in the long grass. They look after their eggs, search for food, and dance together.

'Written and illustrated by first time author June Nixon, this stunningly illustrated book will be an immediate family favourite.'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Tiwi Seasons with Marius Tiwi College Alalinguwi Jarrakarlinga , Tiwi College Alalinguwi Jarrakarlinga (illustrator), Broadway : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2023 27273571 2023 single work picture book children's

'SIZZLE! During tiyari season it is hot and sticky.

'BOOM! The rain and thunder comes in for jamutakari season.

'WOO! Everyone cheers at the Tiwi grand final when kumunupunari season begins.

'There are so many fun things to do on Tiwi throughout the seasons.

'A book created by Tiwi College senior girls so that Tiwi children can see their own culture in a book - and share it with the world.'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Winthali (Fire) Joe Willigan Ross , Stacey Bush , Remi Nyandat Ross (illustrator), Boheme Baiana Ross (illustrator), Redfern : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2022 25332641 2022 single work picture book children's Indigenous story 'Winthali is a traditional Bunuba story, adapted here by Joe Willigan Ross and Stacey Bush. Greedy Old Man Crocodile (Lallanggarra) won't share his fire with the Bunuba people, but Brown Falcon (Girrganyi), with the help of the young animals comes up with a clever plan to take a fire-stick from his home at Jarrambaya. This story belongs to the Danggu people of the Fitzroy Valley.' 

(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Monsters of McKyus Mckyus Levi , Mckyus Levi (illustrator), Redfern : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2022 24994654 2022 single work picture book children's Indigenous story

'Have you ever seen a Mug Monster or a Chomper Plant? How about a Sila Rex? (He’s Godzilla’s grandson).
'This book is filled with monsters from the imagination of a brilliant boy on a faraway island. Some are scary, some are cute, and some… well, you’ll have to read the book to find out.
'But beware! Some of the monsters are also very dangerous.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Wilku Kiyi Barrinanyi Rabbit Run like a Rabbit Alison Lester , Alison Lester (illustrator), Daphne Mawson (translator), Katie Baker (translator), Alan Baker (translator), Broadway : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2022 24714942 2022 single work picture book children's

'"Can you run like a rabbit? Can you jump like a frog? Or laze like a lizard stretched out on a log? Yes, you can! Text in Garawa." -- Publisher.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Wanhaka Yothu Yinjani? Where Is the Baby Snake? Rarriwuy Guramu Marika , Yalmay Marika-Yunupuynju , Jake Stockley , Children from Milikapiti School (illustrator), Broadway : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2022 24532981 2022 single work picture book children's Indigenous story
1 y separately published work icon Jarrampa Yabbies Marshia Cook , Tamua Nuggett (illustrator), Cazarus Baker (illustrator), Redfern : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2022 24465334 2022 single work picture book Indigenous story 'Jarrampa are yabbies - they are very tasty to eat but a challenge to catch because of those claws. One old woman had a clever way of catching them - she put meat between her toes before putting her feet into the billabong. When the crabs started nibbling at the meat, she quickly wrapped her feet and the jarrampa in a cloth, then emptied the jarrampa into a bucket. Later the whole family would gather around the campfire to share in a delicious meal of yabbies.' 

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1 y separately published work icon Purlka Ngamaji Kakaji Big Fat Mummy Goanna Emma Bearwu , Emma Bearwu (illustrator), Redfern : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2022 24465260 2022 single work picture book Indigenous story 'Out on a hunting trip a family spies a big goanna. The youngest son wanted to kill it but his mother said no because it was a Mummy Goanna. They decided to leave her alone so she could lay her eggs in a hole by the boab tree. But that night, they all thought about how good it will be when those babies grow up and how many more goannas there will be to hunt!' (Publication summary)
2 2 y separately published work icon What's That Noise? Sally Rippin , Lorette Broekstra (illustrator), ( trans. Daphne Mawson et. al. )agent with title Wun-ji Nan-da Kirr-irr-anga? ) Broadway : Indigenous Literacy Foundation , 2021 Z1581435 2008 single work picture book children's 'The sounds of everyday life are captured in a catchy, rhythmic text and bold illustrations by Lorette Broekstra.' (Publisher's blurb)
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