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National Reconciliation Week 2025

  • Writer: Allen & Unwin
    Allen & Unwin
  • May 26
  • 2 min read

Check out these amazing First Nations stories this Reconciliation Week.

Reconciliation Week Stack 2025

This week is National Reconciliation Week, with the 2025 theme Bridging Now to Next, reflecting the ongoing connection between past, present and future. This week wanted to highlight some First Nations stories to check out if you haven't already.


If you want to learn more about National Reconciliation Week, head over to the official website here.




PICTURE BOOKS


Yildaan

by Uncle Bud Marshall and Yandaarra, illustrated by Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady

Yildaan

by Uncle Bud Marshall and Yandaarra, illustrated by Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady

Featuring art and photographs from Nambucca Heads in the beautiful Gumbaynggirr Country, this stunning picture book tells stories of Gumbaynggirr people, their living culture and connection to Country. 




Too Many Cheeky Dogs (Wurrababurna wurruwankanyerra wurruwarda) edition: Anindilyakwa

by Johanna Bell, illustrated by Dion Beasley

Too Many Cheeky Dogs (Wurrababurna wurruwankanyerra wurruwarda) edition: Anindilyakwa by Johanna Bell, illustrated by Dion Beasley

Experience Anindilyakwa, the language spoken in the Groote Eylandt archipelago, in this much-loved book featuring the cheeky antics of dogs in a remote outback community. (Anindilyakwa language only, no English.) 


 


FICTION



A Piece of Red Cloth

by Leonie Norrington, Merrkiyawuy Ganambarr-Stubbs, Djawa Burarrwanga and Djawundil Maymuru

A Piece of Red Cloth by Leonie Norrington, Merrkiyawuy Ganambarr-Stubbs, Djawa Burarrwanga and Djawundil Maymuru

A powerful, unique novel based on the oral history of the Yolngu people from north-east Arnhem Land that tells the story of a grandmother who stops at nothing to protect her granddaughter.




I'm Not Really Here

by Gary Lonesborough

I'm Not Really Here by Gary Lonesborough

Jonah is the new kid in a country town. When he joins the local footy team to be closer to his crush, Harley, it feels like a fresh start – but he still has to navigate new friendships, an unresolved past, and the same body image issues he's always had.



NON-FICTION


All of It

by Brooke Boney

All of It by Brooke Boney

A collection of witty and heartfelt essays about love, loss and ambition, from journalist and proud Gamilaroi woman Brooke Boney.




Reaching Through Time

by Shauna Bostock

Reaching Through Time by Shauna Bostock

The powerful story of a Bundjalung woman's journey to uncover her family history.




POETRY


Eclipse

by Kirli Saunders

Eclipse by Kirli Saunders

A profound and visionary collection of poetry and original artwork that explores personal narratives, First Nations wisdom and the many shapes of love, from one of Australia's most prolific young creatives.


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