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The Little Red Yellow Black Book

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Summary

Originally published in 1994, The Little Red Yellow Black Book has established itself as the perfect starting point for those who want to learn about the rich cultures and histories of Australia's First Peoples. Written from an Indigenous perspective, this highly illustrated and accessible introduction covers a range of topics from history, culture and the Arts, through to activism and reconciliation.

In this fourth edition, readers will learn about some of the significant contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have made, and continue to make, to the Australian nation. Common stereotypes will be challenged, and the many struggles and triumphs that we've experienced as we've navigated through our shared histories will be revealed.

Readers will also learn about some of the key concepts that underpin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander worldviews including concepts such as the Dreaming, the significance of Ancestral Heroes and Country.

The Little Red Yellow Black Book is for readers of all backgrounds and provides an opportunity to discover more about the diverse, dynamic and continuing cultures of Australia's First Peoples.

Tip

The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies offers a set of teacher resources for Years 7–10.

If you weren't taught about Indigenous Australians at school, or you're confused bu the many negative stories in the media, then The Little Red Yellow Black Book is the perfect starting point to learn more.

— Rhonda Black, Aboriginal Studies Press

Books about blackfellas don't sell. Can't you write about something else?

— A publisher to Bruce Pascoe

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Korff, J 2020, The Little Red Yellow Black Book, <https://www.creativespirits.info/resources/books/the-little-red-yellow-black-book>, retrieved 7 October 2024

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