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Growing Up African in Australia

by Maxine Beneba Clarke ...

Narrated by Ahmed Yussuf, Candy Bowers, Faustina Agolley, Magan Magan, Manal Younus, Muma Doesa, Santilla Chingaipe, Tariro Mavondo, Thuso Lekwape, Rebekha Robertson ...

Series series Growing Up in Australia
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7 hours 34 min

Learning to kick a football in a suburban schoolyard. Finding your feet as a young black dancer. Discovering your grandfather’s poetry. Meeting Nelson Mandela at your local church. Facing racism from those who should protect you. Dreading a visit to the hairdresser. House-hopping across the suburbs. Being too black. Not being black enough. Singing to find your soul, and then losing yourself ... Read more

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Learning to kick a football in a suburban schoolyard. Finding your feet as a young black dancer. Discovering your grandfather’s poetry. Meeting Nelson Mandela at your local church. Facing racism from those who should protect you. Dreading a visit to the hairdresser. House-hopping across the suburbs. Being too black. Not being black enough. Singing to find your soul, and then losing yourself
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beautiful changelings

by Maxine Beneba Clarke ...

**‘Clarke proves the body may tire of holding up the sky, but it still sings. This is a book to read aloud, to recognise yourself in and to rest with when the sky feels too heavy.’ —**The Saturday Papermy heart was askingat every turn, andas sure as i breathed:would i want thisfor my daughter,and if not,why on earthshould it be... ... Read more

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**‘Clarke proves the body may tire of holding up the sky, but it still sings. This is a book to read aloud, to recognise yourself in and to rest with when the sky feels too heavy.’ —**The Saturday Papermy heart was askingat every turn, andas sure as i breathed:would i want thisfor my daughter,and if not,why on earthshould it be...
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Sagittarius Rising

by Maxine Beneba Clarke ...

Illustrated by Jade Goodwin ...

sagittarius rising noun: 1 one of twelve rising star signs of the zodiac 2 a very cheeky puppyTip has found a puppy in a basket outside the neighbourhood markets! Dad doesn’t want to keep it, but Tip is determined to convince him.Soon the tiny puppy has turned into a cheerful, bounding, messy, disobedient dog named Sagittarius Rising*.* And Tip’s life is packed with more adventure than could ever ... Read more

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sagittarius rising noun: 1 one of twelve rising star signs of the zodiac 2 a very cheeky puppyTip has found a puppy in a basket outside the neighbourhood markets! Dad doesn’t want to keep it, but Tip is determined to convince him.Soon the tiny puppy has turned into a cheerful, bounding, messy, disobedient dog named Sagittarius Rising*.* And Tip’s life is packed with more adventure than could ever
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Foreign Soil

And Other Stories

by Maxine Beneba Clarke ...

“Clarke is the real deal…” —Dave Eggers, author of A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius“A tremendous new voice; a writer of immense talent and depth.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Sterling…a powerful view of the beauty and complexities of globalization.” —EssenceFrom a powerful new voice in international fiction, this prize-winning collection of stories crosses the world—f... ... Read more

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“Clarke is the real deal…” —Dave Eggers, author of A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius“A tremendous new voice; a writer of immense talent and depth.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Sterling…a powerful view of the beauty and complexities of globalization.” —EssenceFrom a powerful new voice in international fiction, this prize-winning collection of stories crosses the world—f...
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The Patchwork Bike

by Maxine Beneba Clarke ...

Illustrated by Van Thanh Rudd ...

“The words and images in this snapshot story pulse with resourceful ingenuity, joyful exuberance, and layered meanings.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)When you live in a village at the edge of the no-go desert, you need to make your own fun. That's when you and your brothers get inventive and build a bike from scratch, using everyday items like an old milk pot (maybe Mum is still using it, ... Read more

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“The words and images in this snapshot story pulse with resourceful ingenuity, joyful exuberance, and layered meanings.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)When you live in a village at the edge of the no-go desert, you need to make your own fun. That's when you and your brothers get inventive and build a bike from scratch, using everyday items like an old milk pot (maybe Mum is still using it,
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When We Say Black Lives Matter

by Maxine Beneba Clarke ...

Illustrated by Maxine Beneba Clarke ...

In a powerful, poetic missive, award-winning author-illustrator Maxine Beneba Clarke celebrates the meaning behind the words Black Lives Matter.Little one, when we say Black Lives Matter,we’re saying Black people are wonderful-strong.That we deserve to be treated with basic respect,and that history’s done us wrong. . . .Darling, when we sing that Black Lives Matter,and we’... ... Read more

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In a powerful, poetic missive, award-winning author-illustrator Maxine Beneba Clarke celebrates the meaning behind the words Black Lives Matter.Little one, when we say Black Lives Matter,we’re saying Black people are wonderful-strong.That we deserve to be treated with basic respect,and that history’s done us wrong. . . .Darling, when we sing that Black Lives Matter,and we’...
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Aussie Kids: Meet Taj at the Lighthouse

by Maxine Beneba Clarke ...

Illustrated by Nicki Greenberg ...

Series Book 2 - My Aussie Home
Hi! I'm Taj Lightning.This is my favourite T-shirt.I brought it to Australia from my old home.My family came here after a long journey.It was hard at first, but now I love my new home! ... Read more

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Hi! I'm Taj Lightning.This is my favourite T-shirt.I brought it to Australia from my old home.My family came here after a long journey.It was hard at first, but now I love my new home!
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Growing Up Disabled in Australia

by Carly Findlay ...

Narrated by Carly Findlay ...

Unabridged

10 hours 23 min

My body and its place in the world seemed quite normal to me.I didn’t grow up disabled, I grew up with a problem. A problem those around me wanted to fix.We have all felt that uncanny sensation that someone is watching us.The diagnosis helped but it didn’t fix everything.Don’t fear the labels.One in five Australians have a disability. And disability presents itself in many ways. Yet disabled ... Read more

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My body and its place in the world seemed quite normal to me.I didn’t grow up disabled, I grew up with a problem. A problem those around me wanted to fix.We have all felt that uncanny sensation that someone is watching us.The diagnosis helped but it didn’t fix everything.Don’t fear the labels.One in five Australians have a disability. And disability presents itself in many ways. Yet disabled
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Growing up Aboriginal in Australia

by Anita Heiss ...

Narrated by Hunter Page-Lochard, Lisa Maza, Shari Sebbens, Tamala Shelton, Tony Briggs, Gregory J Fryer ...

Unabridged

10 hours 22 min

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 identities sit alongside those from newly discovered writers of all ages. All of the contributors speak from the heart – sometimes calling for ... Read more

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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 identities sit alongside those from newly discovered writers of all ages. All of the contributors speak from the heart – sometimes calling for
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The Strays

A Novel

by Emily Bitto ...

"Disturbing and magical....with a grace and eloquence." - NPR Books"Full of lush, mesmerizing detail and keen insight into the easy intimacy between young girls which disappears with adulthood." -- The New Yorker"The Strays is a knowing novel, and beautifully done." -- Meg Wolitzer, New York Times bestselling author of The InterestingsFor readers of Atonement, a hauntingly powerful story about the ... Read more

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"Disturbing and magical....with a grace and eloquence." - NPR Books"Full of lush, mesmerizing detail and keen insight into the easy intimacy between young girls which disappears with adulthood." -- The New Yorker"The Strays is a knowing novel, and beautifully done." -- Meg Wolitzer, New York Times bestselling author of The InterestingsFor readers of Atonement, a hauntingly powerful story about the
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When the Night Comes

A Novel

by Favel Parrett ...

Longlisted for the prestigious Miles Franklin Award, this “moving account of the depth of ordinary lives” (Library Journal, starred review) tells the story of a young Tasmanian girl and a Danish sailor and the brief encounter that leaves a lasting impact on both.Isla is a lonely girl who moves to Hobart with her mother and brother to try to better their lives. It’s not really working until they ... Read more

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Longlisted for the prestigious Miles Franklin Award, this “moving account of the depth of ordinary lives” (Library Journal, starred review) tells the story of a young Tasmanian girl and a Danish sailor and the brief encounter that leaves a lasting impact on both.Isla is a lonely girl who moves to Hobart with her mother and brother to try to better their lives. It’s not really working until they
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A Short History of Richard Kline

A Novel

by Amanda Lohrey ...

"I woke with a gasp. And lay in the dark, open-mouthed, holding my breath. That feeling . . . that feeling was indescribable. For a moment I had felt as if I were falling . . . falling into bliss."All his life, Richard Kline has been haunted by a sense that something is lacking. He envies the ease with which others slip into contented suburban life or the pursuit of wealth. As he moves into middle ... Read more

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"I woke with a gasp. And lay in the dark, open-mouthed, holding my breath. That feeling . . . that feeling was indescribable. For a moment I had felt as if I were falling . . . falling into bliss."All his life, Richard Kline has been haunted by a sense that something is lacking. He envies the ease with which others slip into contented suburban life or the pursuit of wealth. As he moves into middle
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