Happy National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day 🖤 Our young mob are our future, so here's to all Blak kids (big & small)! Check out our recommended reading list for young mob: bit.ly/3UeGy7l

We are excited to announce the acquisition of the powerful literary fiction novella 'Children of Crows' by Wiradjuri writer Sharleigh Crittenden, in a deal brokered by Rebecca Slater at a4 Literary. Read more: bit.ly/45CuWO2

As #DisabilityPrideMonth comes to an end, we're sharing a reading list celebrating Magabala books created by Blak disabled artists. As we say goodbye to July, keep reading words from Blak disabled creators. Solidarity isn't seasonal 🖤 Check out the list here: bit.ly/4fItq1o

🖤 NEW RELEASE 🖤 'In My Back Yard I See' by Jingalu is a vibrant counting board book for early learners. Set on Country, this delightful journey invites children to count from 1 to 10 while exploring elements found in the Australian bush. Available on our website and in all good bookstores now 📚

2026 Daisy Utemorrah Award shortlist is Amanda Lott, Junaidah Mamid and Elise Thornthwaite. The Daisy Utemorrah Award is generously supported by the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund and the State Government of Western of Australia. Read more: bit.ly/4habX4B

Congratulations to Ellen van Neerven and Luke Patterson on their shortlisting nominations for the 2026 QLD Literary Awards. Head to the link below to read more. bit.ly/4z1acgy

A HUGE congratulations to Maree McCarthy Yoelu and Samantha Campbell on winning the 2026 ASLA DANZ Picture Books Award with their heartfelt children's picture book 'Bapa's Last Canoe' (2025). Read more: bit.ly/4gT8o2u

We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of our dear friend and longtime collaborator Pat Lowe. Please use the link below to read Magabala's full Vale for Pat Lowe. bit.ly/4vXr6uy

Congratulations to Magabala marketing coordinator Skye Cusack on her shortlist nomination for the 2026 APA Rising Star Award ⭐️ The winner will be announced at the BookUp conference on Wednesday 22 July. We are so proud of you Skye! Head to the link below to read more bit.ly/4fnCjyp

Happy NAIDOC Week to mob everywhere! This year's theme #50YearsofDeadly marks a significant milestone: five decades of strength, Culture, resilience and leadership for the NAIDOC movement. It also honours the tens of thousands of years of work before this: buff.ly/W2Qe5xS

🖤 NEW RELEASE 🖤 'Belonging' by Ambelin Kwaymullina is a First Nations lyrical narrative full of the eternal interconnectedness of our families: land, water, sky, earth, space, time, story and language.

Magabala staff Melena and Shontane had the best time reading to young mob and their families at the NAIDOC Campfire event at Cable Beach Primary School in Rubibi/Broome 📚🖤

Say hello to our newest release: 'What I See on Walmajarri Country' by Pat Lowe, illustrated by Jimmy Pike. 'What I See on Walmajarri Country' is the first title in the beautifully crafted 'What I See on Country' series. Created for little hands and big imaginations.

Winner of the 2026 Magabala Pride Fellowship is Kamilaroi man Darby Jones. The two highly commended winners are: Yuad Noongar woman Julianna Marie and Wakka Wakka man Sonny Dallas Law, and the honourable mention recipient is Birrbay-Dunghutti woman Emily Thornton. Read more here: bit.ly/3R7NcLC

If you're in Naarm and spot a 'Damn Good Television' street poster, snap a pic and tag us 📸 Pictured: 'Damn Good Television' by Loki Liddle, posters put up by Plakkit

Support First Nations story sovereignty this EOFY 🖤💛❤️ We're more than a publishing house. Our unique cultural, creative and community responsibilities set us apart. For nearly four decades we have carried stories across Country and across generations. Donate now: bit.ly/3fyeqmg

What was Magabala Books up to in 2025, and what impact did your support have? Read our recently launched 2025 Annual Report here: bit.ly/4oGpSRm

Stunning photos from an incredible launch in Nipaluna/Hobart for 'In The Kelp Forest' by Aunty Patsy Cameron and Reena Balding, illustrated by Belinda Casey 🖤 📸 Millie Crouch Photography

We are thrilled that 'The First Sunrise' by Vanessa Stevens, illustrated by Paul Seden, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Karajia Award for Children’s Literature. Read more: bit.ly/3SODuhu

We are excited to announce that five Magabala books have been shortlisted for the 2026 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards. Read more: bit.ly/44aGIyq Congratulations to all 🖤

We've put together a collection of Magabala books and authors to support if you're looking for Queer Blak work this #PrideMonth 🌈 Check out the full collection: bit.ly/4uykCAF

This EOFY is your chance to support First Nations story sovereignty 🖤💛❤️ While our sales are strong, we rely on the generous support of our donors and partners to achieve the full breadth of our publishing outcomes. Donate now: bit.ly/3fyeqmg

We are so excited to announce that Magabala Books has acquired the follow-up title to 'Dark Emu' by award-winning author Bruce Pascoe, titled 'The European Mind: Colonialism, Capitalism, Christianity & How to Recover'. Read more: bit.ly/4eIKqFy

How gorgeous are these photos from the launch for 'Janigun (at the beach)' by Mabu Yawuru Ngan-ga, illustrated by Brenton E McKenna? 🥹🏖️ Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate this deadly First Nations word board book 🌊 📸 Dayvis Heyne

🗣️ 'Damn Good Television' by Loki Liddle releasing 16 June! This debut poetry collection takes readers on a deranged road trip from Coolangatta to Broome. Along the way, he consumes and spits out western popular culture and connects to the voices of his Jabirr Jabirr ancestors.

Catch Bruce Pascoe and Professor Ray Norris yarning about 'Big Sky: When Emu Left the Earth' at the 2026 Big Day of Books Perth 📚 Two Hearts, Two Cultures: Many ways of knowing and sharing 20 June | 10AM | ABC Studios, East Perth Limited tickets available: bit.ly/49HcrdS

We are thrilled to announce that 'Bapa's Last Canoe' by Maree McCarthy Yoelu has been shortlisted in the 'Children's Picture Book' category for the 2026 ASLA DANZ Award. Congratulations to Maree! 🖤

Happy Torres Strait Islander Flag Day 💙💚🖤🤍 Today we're celebrating this important day by reading 'Our Flag, Our Story' (2024) by Bernard Namok Jnr and Thomas Mayo, illustrated by Tori-Jay Mordey. Images by Kantesha Takai & Christopher Ward from Lola Digital.

Congratulations to Dr Bronwyn Bancroft and Stephen Pigram, who have both been awarded the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence, and Skye Cusack, who was a finalist for the Youth Award for Achievement in the Arts. Congratulations to all deadly creatives recognised 🖤🏆

Magabala was thrilled to see that Richard Lewer has won the 2026 Archibald prize with this stunning portrait of Pitjantjatjara Elder, senior artist and ngangkari (traditional healer) Iluwanti Ken. Illuwanti Ken is also featured in Magabala's 'Traditional Healers of Central Australia NGANGKARI.'