Author’s Note: I acknowledge and pay my respects to the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which I stand; the Cammeraygal People of the Guringai Tribe of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to all Aboriginal Elders, past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who read this article. I acknowledge and respect the vital contribution Indigenous people and cultures have made and still make to the nation we share, Australia, and the literary community. Australia is a country that needs to be experienced, but if you find the right book and the storyteller, you can save yourself the airfare and live vicariously. Plus, you won’t have to worry about drop bears. I’m kidding!…maybe. For more books set in Australia, check out our list of the Best Australian Children’s Books here.
