Indigenous Authors 2024

During 2024, I also tried to read more Indigenous authors, and the ones that came my way had a lot to do with books I was aware of and books I was able to get or had on my shelf. There are many more Indigenous authors, of course, and some may not write in a genre I read, much like any author. Because my focus is on children’s literature, I actively do my best to seek out books by Indigenous authors, particularly those who may not already have a platform in another area when I can to give what I describe as the quieter books and authors – the ones that don’t get as much attention or who are not as well-known some visibility.

The following seven are the ones I was able to get hold of this year – and am hoping to read more next year to expand my knowledge and understanding where I can in amongst all my other reading. I am always eager to expand on this though, because I feel like there are many voices that need to be heard. I like to read genres that I enjoy as well, which I do admit can limit what I might get but I know if I read something I generally don’t enjoy, regardless of who the author is, I am probably not going to enjoy it or finish it.

So, hopefully I can read more in 2025, but I also add to lists like this based on whether the information is included in author information I have so I don’t misidentify someone or make assumptions. Hopefully I can find more in 2025.

1. Lemons in the Chicken Wire by Alison Whittaker
2. The Wonder of Little Things by Vince Copley with Lea McInerny
3. Drop Bear by Evelyn Araluen
4. Wurrtoo by Tylissa Elisara
5. Nerra, Deep Time Traveller: The Broken Rainbow by Tasma Walton
6. Nerra, Deep Time Traveller: The Winds of Waa by Tasma Walton
7. Meet Me at the Intersection edited by Rebecca Lim and Ambelin Kwaymullina