Cirrus@Austlit

This series is stage two of the Indij Readers.

This series is Stage one of the Indij Readers.

'Share in an exceptional journey of conversation, story, culture and perspective when a group of Aboriginal Elders visit Kamaroi Class 6 students. Stories of difference are shared – some challenge perceived thoughts and notions, some sadden the heart and some cause big belly laughs.' (Publishers blurb)

'Long ago, there lived an Aboriginal girl called Clysteen. When Clysteen was young, she disobeyed the teachings of her Elders by falling in love with a man who was not of the right totem. Come and read her story.' (publishers blurb)

'It’s the start of the school holidays and Eddie is off to Pop’s to help in the garden. Find out what happens when Eddie ignores his Pop’s advice.'(Publishers website)

'One cold morning Molly and Aliya discovered a tiny ten day old dingo pup at the bottom of their bed. As he grew, Ernie the dingo spent more time outside, with his new family. Ernie liked to sleep, eat and play until one day he discovered that he could .... ' (Source: Indij Reader website on www.indijreaders.com.au)

This series is stage three of the Indij Readers.

'Ron was born in Balranald and spent the first years of his life on a station out of Ivanhoe. The family went back into Balranald and lived on the outskirts of the Mission when Ron was about eight. He went to Balranald Central School and left there to work as a junior stockman as soon as he could. Some years later, Ron got back into study, graduated as a primary school teacher and for the last twenty years has worked at Coomealla High School as an Aboriginal education assistant. Ron never lost his love for the bush, still goes camping every chance he gets and i an accomplished horsebreaker.' (Source: Publishers website)

'So here we are, a group of Koorie girls, and we’ve had the experience of writing a book about the Commonwealth Games. We started the year as strangers, but you should see us now! We’ve learnt new skills, met amazing people and had loads of fun, but best of all, we’ve made friendships that will last a lifetime.' (Source: Publishers website)

'From the crisp still dawn to the breathtaking sunset, our day was memorable – and fun. We all agreed, everyone in Australia should have the Mungo experience at least once in their lifetime.' (Publishers website)

Attending the 2006 Dreamtime at the 'G football (AFL/​Marn Grook) game and enjoying all the entertainment of the day.

Aunty Sharon is a very important member of the local Indigenous community in surburban Melbourne. The book describes what Aunty Sharon does.