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Jindah Murray Wind Dancer
Mosman
Melbourne
:
Laguna Bay Publishing
Oxford University Press
,
2011
Z1794310
2011
single work
children's fiction
children's
"Jindah Murray knew and knew and knew she wanted to dance like the wind." (Cover blurb)
Mosman Melbourne : Laguna Bay Publishing Oxford University Press , 2011 - y The Chainsaw File Mosman Melbourne : Laguna Bay Publishing Oxford University Press , 2011 Z1794324 2011 single work children's fiction children's 'Suspended from school for arguing about Australian history with his teacher, Tyrone works on a building site with his dad and learns that there's more than one way to be a hero for his people.' (From the publisher's website.) Mosman Melbourne : Laguna Bay Publishing Oxford University Press , 2011
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Just the Skin You're Livin' In
Mosman
Melbourne
:
Laguna Bay Publishing
Oxford University Press
,
2011
Z1794329
2011
single work
children's fiction
children's
"Don't judge people by appearances. Us Aboriginal people come in all colours." (Cover blurb)
Mosman Melbourne : Laguna Bay Publishing Oxford University Press , 2011 -
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Identity Anthology
Yarning Strong Identity Anthology
South Melbourne
:
Oxford University Press
,
2011
Z1794651
2011
anthology
poetry
column
drama
children's
'This collection gathers Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal voices from throughout Australia, exploring what it means to have an indigenous identity in our country today, and looking forward to a time when the "two worlds" of Australia become one. Includes transcript of the Prime Minister's Sorry speech.' (Source: back cover)
South Melbourne : Oxford University Press , 2011 -
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Jali Boy
South Melbourne
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Oxford University Press
,
2011
7053986
2011
single work
children's fiction
'Being sent to boarding school in the city is harder than Jali could ever have imagined. But what no one yet knows, even Jali, is that this boy is a warrior at heart.' (Source: Publishers website)
South Melbourne : Oxford University Press , 2011 -
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The Naming of Yellow Hair
Ross Carnsew
(illustrator),
Melbourne
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Oxford University Press (Melbourne)
,
2014
7253602
2014
single work
children's fiction
'Dad tells Yarwan and her brother, Tarn, that they’re going to have a Totem Naming Day! But when? While they wait to find out, Yarwan starts thinking about who she is and what her totem might be.' (Source: Publishers website)
Melbourne : Oxford University Press (Melbourne) , 2014 -
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Where You From? Who's Ya Mob?
Ross Carnsew
(illustrator),
Melbourne
:
Oxford University Press (Melbourne)
,
2014
7253695
2014
single work
children's fiction
Indigenous story
'When Riley starts playing rugby league, he loves it—until a new friend from footy asks him a difficult question. All of a sudden, Riley doesn’t know who he is.' (Source: publishers website)
Melbourne : Oxford University Press (Melbourne) , 2014 -
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The Croydon Park Cooking Club
David Leffler
(illustrator),
Melbourne
:
Oxford University Press (Melbourne)
,
2014
7253793
2014
single work
children's fiction
Indigenous story
'Akala seriously loves cooking. She’s going to be a great pastry chef one day, and learns more about creating sweets at Mr Aziz’s cooking club every school holidays. But when Mr Aziz sets the club a cake-making challenge, Akala is stumped.' (Source: Publishers website)
Melbourne : Oxford University Press (Melbourne) , 2014 -
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Rusty and Jojo
Melbourne
:
Oxford University Press (Melbourne)
,
2014
7253955
2014
single work
children's fiction
Indigenous story
'When Rusty Brown sees Jojo for the first time, all he notices is his wheelchair. Jojo gets teased about it a lot. Rusty soon learns that Jojo is just like every other kid—but with an awesome secret too.' (Source: Publishers website)
Melbourne : Oxford University Press (Melbourne) , 2014 -
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Caught Me a Wish
Melbourne
:
Oxford University Press (Melbourne)
,
2014
7253996
2014
single work
children's fiction
Indigenous story
'Bindi’s big brother, Rocco, is very sick. All she wants is for him to get better. While Rocco is away getting treatment, Bindi discovers the healing power of a good yarn and a simple wish.' (Source: Publishers website)
Melbourne : Oxford University Press (Melbourne) , 2014
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Serious Issues for Young Readers
BlackWords : Serious Issues for Young Readers
2015
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The BlackWords Essays 2015; (p. 8) The BlackWords Essays 2019;In this essay Heiss discusses Indigenous-authored works that are targeted for upper-primary and young adult readers, that address issues of identity, self esteem, relationships and peer-group pressure that are available for both educators and students. Heiss recommends that these works discussed in this essay, will not only engage young Indigenous students, but also non-Indigenous students and other readers with a sense of sameness in terms of coming of age, facing friendships, and the growing pains that all teenagers face.
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Serious Issues for Young Readers
BlackWords : Serious Issues for Young Readers
2015
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The BlackWords Essays 2015; (p. 8) The BlackWords Essays 2019;In this essay Heiss discusses Indigenous-authored works that are targeted for upper-primary and young adult readers, that address issues of identity, self esteem, relationships and peer-group pressure that are available for both educators and students. Heiss recommends that these works discussed in this essay, will not only engage young Indigenous students, but also non-Indigenous students and other readers with a sense of sameness in terms of coming of age, facing friendships, and the growing pains that all teenagers face.