National Reconciliation Week 2025
- Allen & Unwin
- May 26
- 2 min read
Check out these amazing First Nations stories this Reconciliation Week.
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
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
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 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
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
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
The powerful story of a Bundjalung woman's journey to uncover her family history.
POETRY
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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