Our Home, Our Heartbeat

Adapted from Briggs’ celebrated song 'The Children Came Back', Our Home, Our Heartbeat is a celebration of past and present Indigenous legends, as well as emerging generations, and at its heart honours the oldest continuous culture on earth.

Readers will recognise Briggs' distinctive voice and contagious energy within the pages of Our Home, Our Heartbeat, signifying a new and exciting chapter in children's Indigenous publishing. 

• Winner of the ABIA Children’s Book of the Year Award
• Shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards
• A Booktopia FAB Awards Top 10 Book 

JUST RIGHT FOR YOUNG READERS: In addition to introducing readers to Indigenous legends, the read-aloud text mimic’s Brigg’s lyricism, allowing for energetic and engaging story time. 
A DIFFERENT KIND OF FIRST NATIONS BOOK:  Contemporary illustration by Kate Moon and Rachael Sarra complement Brigg’s modern descriptive text. 
IMMERSIVE AND INFORMATIVE: Through narrative discovery young readers will be introduced to some of Australia’s Indigenous heroes, and are given the opportunity to learn more at the end of the book. 
HIGH-PROFILE CREATOR: Briggs is a much-loved hip-hop artist, screenwriter and producer. 
IMPORTANT RESOURCE BOOK: Educators, librarians and parents love Our Home Our Heartbeat for its compelling visual storytelling and inspiring role models to help young readers learn about First People’s achievements in our history. 
 
Perfect for:

• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for an engaging book about Australia’s Indigenous legends. 
• Teachers, librarians, and educators looking for First Nations and Indigenous stories.
• Gift-giving for birthdays, celebrations and graduations.