National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is on the 4th of August each year and is a day dedicated to the celebration of our children.
This years theme “Little Voices, Loud Futures” is about raising awareness for the bright futures of our children and the potential for their voices to pave a new path for our Nation. As always, we support the voices of our children in calling for a future where they are proud and empowered by their culture to speak their truth and be listened to by all Australians.
To scaffold children’s awareness of this years theme we have curated a collection of books that we believe supports First Nation children’s sense of identity.
This is Me! by Sally Morgan is a beautiful board book about self acceptance that all parents, carers, grandparents and families will love to read to their babies, toddlers, forever children (that have been chosen) and to all children full of personality and sass. This simple, elegant book about unconditional love is the perfect way to reinforce to all children that they are unique, important and special just the way they are.
Sally Morgan's colourful pastel palette and sensitive artwork shows love in all its forms. The gentle text echoes the deep beauty of loving another and each page is encouragement for a child to say something that they love about themselves. Full of unconditional affection that will stand the test of time, this book is the perfect gift for all families, in all their forms and will be an absolute joy to read over and over again.
I love the way my heart knows best.
I am me. Who else would I be?
I love me!
A celebration of individuality and joyous self-esteem in bouncy, rhythmic prose and riotous colour.
A stirring story about pride, respect and maintaining culture.
Feel the rhythm of the music, from your heart down to your feet.
Enjoy the movements of melodies, as clapsticks keep a strong beat.
This is my culture. This is me.
Beautifully written and illustrated, My Culture and Me is a heartfelt and stirring story of cherishing and sustaining Indigenous cultures.
Perfect Match! Little Ash: Book 1 by Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey, Jade Goodwin
Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty teams up with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring young readers this fun and exciting new illustrated series about school, sport, friendship and family.
Ash loves to play sport. She's tried karate, softball, netball and gymnastics. But none of those sports give her that tingly feeling, the one where you know it's something you'll absolutely love to do. How will Ash ever choose?
Friendship Fix-it! Little Ash: Book 2 by Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey, Jade Goodwin
Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty teams up with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring young readers this fun and exciting new illustrated series about school, sport, friendship and family.
Ash can't wait to play tennis with the big kids at school today! But when James's big school project breaks, Ash has to decide whether to help her friend fix his project at lunchtime, or play the game she loves. What will she do?
Tennis Rush! Little Ash: Book 3 by Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey, Jade Goodwin
Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty teams up with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring young readers this fun and exciting new illustrated series about school, sport, friendship and family.
It's the day of the tennis tournament and Ash is so excited to compete! But Ash forgets her favourite hat, there's a flat tyre and Ash wonders how they will ever get there! Will Ash arrive in time for her big match?
Goal Getter! Little Ash: Book 4 by Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey, Jade Goodwin (Illustrator)
Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty teams up with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring young readers this fun and exciting new illustrated series about school, sport, friendship and family.
Ash loves playing sport, but when she loses the lunchtime touch footy match, it sends her into a spin. What if she can't win anything ever again? Ash knows the answer. If she never plays anything again, then she won't have to lose! Will Ash quit sport for good?
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