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Next I want to share some resources on how to read, listen and understand First Nations books, poetry & storytelling. There's a lot of articles that list book recommendations, and this week's #BlakBookChallenge has great suggestions. However, it's not enough to pick up a book. >
Readers and reviewers need to learn how to read and discuss Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander literature/story. Building capacity is essential. It begins with being aware of your bias & worldviews, acknowledging the white lens that literature is unconsciously seen through.
Reviewers that apply words such as legends, myth or mythology to First Nations writing are (usually unconsciously) reading through a white lens, and otherising the work. Non-Indigenous reviewers need to build their capacity to read, listen and write about First Nations literature
Re: #BlakBookChallenge - I've been a bit busy and haven't commented on all the replies. Adding to this challenge, have a really good look at the books you are choosing. I'll be talking about ethics and protocols of writing, publishing & reading this week. 1/3 
The rules stated creative partnerships are ok to include. This is because there's quality children's books created with a First Nations writer/illustrator or a non-Indigenous writer/illustrator. The emphasis is on creative - ie not white writers "consulting" or appropriating. 2/3
I added #IndigenousBooks to this #BlackBookChallenge because previous IndigenousX hosts and other mob have used that hashtag. After, I noted its also used in Canada. So there is a mix of global First Nations authors & books in there. That's ok, you might discover new authors. 3/3
