That Deadman Dance: A Novel | 
Went for a walk this morning to drop a couple of books off at a local little free library. Unexpectedly found a copy of this gem that I have read and loved but for some reason didn‘t have a copy of 🤔.
Then I spotted these gorgeous cygnets with their parents on the river‘s edge 😍👏. Winning 😊.
#ozfiction #indigenousfiction
pickBtwn 1826 and 1844 this book shows how a small outpost of colonial w Australia develops from the view of the native population. In 1826 the Brits befriend them and treat them equally as they need their help, by 1844 the gvnor wants to sort the native problem by 'whatever means expedient '. The author has an aboriginal father and this bk drew me into the world.an excellent tale beautifully told with memorable characters telling an important story
This is my weekend reading and 60 pages in i think it is going to be a corker as we view the British colonisation of Australia from the eyes of a young native Bobby wabalaginy from the Noongar tribe in the early 19th century. Appropriately Aus are playing England in rugby league world cup final this morning.
#junebookbugs #indigenousauthors
Two of these books by Australian indigenous authors are still on my TBR (My Place and That Deadman Dance). The others are all AMAZING and highly recommended.
Mullumbimby is a heartfelt 'finding home' novel, Ashala Wolf is a cool dystopian YA, Ruby Moonlight is a moving novel in verse poetry, and Dark Emu is nonfic about indigenous agriculture.
When I'm reading, I will often try to pair my book with related music. Tonight's #bookntoons selection is That Deadman Dance by Aboriginal author Kim Scott and music from the Warumpi Band.
This will be an educational + cathartic read after Lure of the Bush. I'm also open to suggestions on further books by aboriginal authors.
