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Dirrayawadha: Rise Up by Anita Heiss
Category: Fiction
From the bestselling author of Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray (River of Dreams) comes another groundbreaking historical novel about resistance, resilience and love during the frontier wars. Miinaa was a young girl when the white ghosts first arrived. She remembers the day they raised a piece of cloth and r ...Show more
Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia by Anita Heiss
Category: Biography | Series: Growing Up
Childhood stories of family, country and belonging What is it like to grow up Aboriginal in Australia? This anthology, compiled by award-winning author Anita Heiss, showcases many diverse voices, experiences and stories in order to answer that question. Accounts from well-known authors and high-profile ...Show more
Growing up Wiradjuri by Heiss, Anita
Category: Children's Educational
'These stories form part of our collective history, the way we speak of and live culture still today, and the importance of passing on such stories to younger generations.' — Dr. Anita Heiss, Ed.Growing up Wiradjuri is a collection of personal stories by Wiradjuri Elders. The writers are Uncles and Aunt ...Show more
Harry's Secret by Anita Heiss
Category: Children's
Harry has a secret. He loves to draw. You wouldn't think that would be a problem, but Harry's friend Gav thinks skateboarding, footy and fishing are cool, but art is definitely not. When Harry enters the local art competition, his talent is no longer hidden. Or is it?
I'm Not Racist, But... by Anita M. Heiss
Category: Military History | Series: Salt Modern Poets S.
"I'm not racist, but ..." is a collection of social observations, thoughts and conversations that will challenge the reader to considers issues of imposed and real Aboriginal identity, the process of reconciliation and issues around saying 'sorry', notions of 'truth' and integrity, biculturalism and inv ...Show more
Kicking Goals with Goodesy and Magic by Anita Heiss, Adam Goodes, Michael O'Loughlin
Category: Junior Fiction
AFL legends Adam Goodes and Michael O'Loughlin are blood brothers and great mates. They are also two of the best footballers ever to play for the Sydney Swans. Between them, they played over 650 games and kicked over 900 goals. But what were Goodesy and Magic like when they were kids? What kind of s ...Show more
Koori Princess by Anita Heiss
Category: Junior Fiction
Age range 7 to 12. An insightful and humorous story of a young girl’s determination to be who she wants to be. Karan rolls her eyes. ‘What’s this year’s theme? Oh no, let me guess,’ she looks into the distance, pretending to ponder the possibilities. Sarcastically she asks, ‘Is it … could it possibly b ...Show more
Macquarie PEN Anthology of Aboriginal Literature by Anita Heiss, Peter Minter
Category: Biography
An authoritative collection of Australian Aboriginal writing over two centuries, across a wide range of fiction and non-fiction genres. Including some of the most distinctive writing produced in Australia, it offers rich insights into Aboriginal culture and experience.
Manhattan Dreaming by Anita Heiss
Category: Fiction
"From Manuka to Manhattan, Lauren s going all the way!Lauren is a curator at the NAG - the National Aboriginal Gallery in Canberra. She's good at her job, passionate about the Arts, and focused on her work - that is, when she's not focusing on Adam, half-back for the Canberra Cockatoos. But Adam is a pl ...Show more
Manhattan Dreaming by Anita Heiss
Category: FICTION
From award-winning Wiradyuri author, Anita Heiss, comes a fun, light-hearted and empowering story featuring a deadly Koori heroine who is forced to choose between her dream job and the man of her dreams. Lauren is a curator at the National Aboriginal Gallery in Canberra. She's good at her job, passiona ...Show more
Manhattan Dreaming by Anita Heiss
Category: Fiction
Lauren is a curator at the National Aboriginal Gallery in Canberra. She leaves for New York to get over her heartbreak with Adam. But when Adam appears on her doorstep six months later, Lauren is confused. Adam says he wants her back. The exhibition Lauren has been working on is complete and she has to ...Show more
Matty's Comeback by Anita Heiss
Category: Early Reader
Matty loves football. He's South Sydney's number one fan and the star scorer in his own local team. He knows he can help his team to the semifinals and beyond. But things don't go to plan, and now it seems Matty won't be able to help his team to victory after all. But help can come from surprising place ...Show more