Indigenous Picture Books help to tell the history of Aboriginal Australia

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'Stolen Girl' from Magabala Books

Young adult and children’s fiction has long brought us books filled with imaginary creatures and worlds filled with wizards and warlocks.

But does the Australian literary world accurately reflect the reality of human existence as well as the vast diversity this country has to offer?

Indigenous authors and illustrators are hoping picture books can help bring their experience to bookstores and libraries.

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