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Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia by Anita Heiss

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“Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia” is the type of anthology that should be read by everyone. It features 50 unique pieces, all focusing on different facets of what it means to be Aboriginal today in Australia. It challenges stereotypes, it reflects on Australia’s colonial past and racist policies. It creates a safe space for these valuable stories. The variety of voices is refreshing. Writings from well-known authors, such as Alison Whittaker and Tara June Winch, are featured alongside newer voices. This collection puts forth a puzzle of experiences that show the complexity of identity and belonging. Most importantly, it shows that Aboriginality is not a homogenous block. Aboriginal peoples have diverse cultures, languages, and beliefs.

The GROWING UP series contains 5 titles: Growing Up Disabled in Australia, Growing Up Queer in Australia, Growing Up African in Australia, Growing Up Asian in Australia, Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia. A fresh new anthology is on its way: Growing Up in Australia is released in November this year and contains pieces from all the aforementioned anthologies.
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