“You never really understand a person until you consider things from their point of view.” That’s Atticus Finch in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, perhaps one of the world’s most famous books and quotes.
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In the run-up to Global Citizen Live, we are exploring the myriad subtle and not-so-subtle ways in which racism exists against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. And since books are one of the best ways to tell stories of injustice, build connections and promote healing, we’ve rounded up 10 written by Indigenous Australians telling Indigenous stories.
talking to my country by stan grant
Acclaimed journalist Stan Grant turned his 2015 viral speech about how racism and bigotry are ruining the Australian dream into his second heartbreaking book. Published in 2016, Talking to My Country sees Grant tell a personal story of growing up in a racist country and the urgent need to transform society.
terra nullius by claire g. coleman
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terra, which is Latin for land, and nullius, which means to belong to no one, examines colonization, race, and resilience through multiple character viewpoints. Coleman’s debut novel takes place in the near future and tells an all-too-familiar story of “settlers” and “natives” with a big twist.
that kim scott dead man dance
Set in Western Australia in the 1800s, That Dead Man’s Dance tells the story of early contact between European invaders and the Noongar people, and sees characters grapple with living in the past or embracing the future. . That Deadman Dance has won the Miles Franklin Award, the Australian Literary Society Gold Medal, and the 2011 Commonwealth Writers Award for Best Book.
alexis wright carpentaria
wright uses an informal indigenous voice to describe the lives of eccentric characters in a small town in northwest queensland in the second half of the 20th century. The book explores themes of Native property rights, politics, spirituality, family, and race and received widespread critical acclaim when it was published in mid-2006, won the Thousand Franklin Award, and was described by the New York Times as a ” literary sensation.”
everything you need to know about the uluru statement from the heart of megan davis and george williams
In 2017, after years of consultation, the Uluru Declaration of the Heart was finalized. The statement called for change when it comes to racism and prejudice faced by First Nations people and called for the establishment of a constitutionally protected First Nations voice in parliament. Davis and Williams explain precisely how the declaration will benefit the nation and the obstacles leading to its release.
my tidda, my sister by marlee silva
Silva’s debut novel, My Tidda, My Sister, shares the struggles and lives of First Nations women and girls. their stories are heartbreaking and inspiring and, for non-indigenous readers, will leave them appreciating the strength, power, and resilience of our First Nations sisters.
tell me why: the story of my life and my music by archie roach
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roach, an iconic australian singer-songwriter, was just 2 years old when he was forcibly removed from his family as part of australia’s stolen generation. In his best-selling memoir, Roach explains how the power of music pushed him through trauma and helped him find culture and connection to country.
land of fire: how indigenous fire management could help save australia by victor steffensen
steffensen is an expert on indigenous land management and uses his novel to explain how ancient and phenomenally complex indigenous fire practices, like setting fires to clear brush, can help australia heal its environment.
growing up aboriginal in australia, edited by dr. anita heiss
Growing Up Aboriginal Australia presents 50 original accounts of what life was and is like for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Written by schoolchildren, well-known authors, music teachers, and celebrities, the stories span racism, bigotry, family, identity, culture, and respect.
tony birch’s white girl
the white girl is a story of hardship, violence and racism as much as it is a story of love, spirit, faith and unbreakable family ties. Birch’s protagonist, Odette Brown, and Ella’s granddaughter Sissy Ella live in a time when the Australian government dictated what indigenous Australians could and couldn’t do, including whether or not they could keep their children. p>
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