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Moonlight and Dust by Jasmin McGaughey

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Title: Moonlight and Dust Author: Jasmin McGaughey Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Un win Published: 1st July 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: An intriguing, fast-paced debut YA fantasy novel, featuring sixteen-year-old Torres Strait Islander Zillah, who is caught up in the world of exclusive high school parties after her sister has a… Continue reading Moonlight and Dust by Jasmin McGaughey

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Our Dance by Jacinta Daniher and Taylor Hampton, illustrated by Janelle Burger

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Title: Our Dance Author: Jacinta Daniher and Taylor Hampton, illustrated by Janelle Burger Genre: Indigenous Culture Publisher: Hachette/Lothian Published: 30th April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Under the moon, by the big gum tree,let's dance and sing in the corroboree.With ochre on our bodies, Our dance awaits,Our mob, Our culture, let's celebrate.Join… Continue reading Our Dance by Jacinta Daniher and Taylor Hampton, illustrated by Janelle Burger