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Whether you are learning about lore, Country, language, or connection, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and illustrators offer an essential foundation for truth-telling, teaching, and understanding. Their stories — passed through oracy, storylines, poetry and prose — challenge the silence of colonisation and restore visibility, knowledge, and pride.
Read MoreGive the gift that keeps on giving: Buy a book and support our multilingual communities.
Here’s a guide on the best gift books in English and other languages to enjoy this Christmas and all year round. Featuring local and international authors from diverse cultural backgrounds, there’s something to keep every child and kids-at-heart entertained – whatever language they speak! Available in-store and online.
Read MoreARRIVAL Anthology was first published in Australia in 2018 by Forked Tongues Publishing, an imprint of Lost in Books. It features writing and artworks from over 20 local creatives from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in South Western and Western Sydney.
Read MoreToday is World Arabic Language Day! Today we’d like to celebrate the Arabic language, culture and stories by featuring literary works from Arabic authors and illustrators from all over the world and original works from our very own Arabic community in South Western Sydney!
Read MoreAlways was, Always will be. 🖤💛❤️
The NAIDOC Week 2020 theme of “Always was, Always will be” is all about celebrating that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years!
We’ve got over 20 books to share with you, inviting you into the rich, awe-inspiring histories of our First Nations people!
Read MoreGrandma, Grandpa, Abuela, Lăolao, Yéye, Nonna, Opa, Lola, Ojiisan…
Grandparents names vary across cultures and regions but no matter what you call your Grandma and Grandpa, the memory of them always leaves you with a warm, fuzzy feeling.
There’s no better way to celebrate all the love and kindness a grandparent holds than through the magical pages of a book!
Read MoreTomorrow marks the start of CBCA Book Week - a wonderful time to celebrate books and Australian children’s authors and illustrators!
Whether you’re attending a school book parade or need a new book to get lost in, our 6 picks from the CBCA 2020 Shortlist will give you all the inspiration and adventure you need.
Read MoreFrom new Arabic books and Spoken Word inspiration, to fantastical Young Adult novels and eye-opening Children’s Non-fiction, this September was jam packed with new releases and we’re here to share 20 of our favourites with you!
Read MoreWhat better way to celebrate bookstores than through the pages of a magical book, or 2, or maybe even 8?
Hidden libraries, second-hand bookshops and lost library books, today we’ve got a line up 8 cozy, atmospheric books on bookstores sure to inspire you to visit your local bookstore this week to celebrate Love Your Bookshop Day or, what we’re dubbing, Love Your Bookshop Week!
Read MoreWelcome to a different kind of storytelling, perfect for reluctant readers - Graphic Novels!
From princess warriors, witches and animal psychics, to your average new kid at school, today we’ve got a fantastic line-up of 6 middle grade graphic novels you need to add to your reading list!
Read MoreCultivate a love for nature with these 6 inspiring non-fiction books this Nature Book Week.
We’re excited to share 6 vibrant, adventure-filled nature books set to take you on a journey through the seasons, from the backyard to the woods, taking a peek into the world of tree hollows, undersea escapades with owls and life through the eyes of a chameleon. Come explore the outdoors with us!
Read MoreCelebrate your Dad this Father’s Day with these 8 books, perfect to pick up any time of year!
LOST IN BOOKS wishes all the wonderful Fathers and Father figures who make up our diverse community a warm and happy Father’s Day!
Read MoreIt’s a wonderful day to celebrate Indigenous Language and Literacy! Celebrate Australian First Nations Authors this Indigenous Literacy Day with these 9 inspiring reads.
Read MoreYoung activists around the world are making positive change for a better future! This International Youth Day, be inspired to join in and make a difference through these 5 incredible books that will empower you to take the lead.
Read MoreA collection of multilingual picture books and novels that gives us an opportunity to experience and celebrate the rich diversity of refugee communities and create a culture of welcome throughout the country.
Read MoreWe hope you’ll join us in committing to reading, learning and educating ourselves on the histories, cultures and issues faced by Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) in our community.
Read MoreThis National Reconciliation Week, we’ve put together a wonderful list of picture books and literature celebrating Indigenous stories. Read on to explore.
Read MoreWe have some books to help encourage kids to look around them and engage with their environment.
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Photography by Huy Nguyen.
"Behind all your stories is your mother's story, for hers is where yours begins." —Mitch Albom, For One More Day
At Lost In Books, we celebrate all the amazing mothers in our community, today and everyday. Whether you’re looking for a last minute Mother’s Day gift or a book to add to your collection, we’ve put together a beautiful selection of multilingual books that celebrate motherhood and the special bond between mothers and their children.
Browse our ONLINE SHOP for more multilingual books.
The Swirling Hijaab (English and Arabic Edition) by Naima Bint Robert, Nilesh Mistry
The Best Mother by C. M. Surrisi, Diane Goode
A Mother's Day Dilemma by Juliette MacIver
Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney, Anita Jeram
My Sunbeam Baby by Emma Quay
Mum goes to work by Libby Gleeson
Mama Goose: A Latino Nursery Treasury (English & Spanish Edition) by Isabel Campoy & Maribel Suarez
Mamá adivina (Spanish) by Yolanda de Sousa (Author), Luisa Uribe
Home Base: A Mother-Daughter Story by Nikki Tate, Katie Kath
A Place to Stay: A Shelter Story by Erin Gunti
Who's Your Real Mum? by: Bernadette Green & Anna Zobel
Mum's Elephant by Maureen Jipiyiliya Nampijinpa O’Keefe, Christina Booth
Mama Baby by Chris Raschka
My Mama by Annemarie van Haeringen, Bill Nagelkerke
Even Mummy Cries by Naomi Hunter, Karen Erasmus
Alphaprints Australian Animals Mothers and Babies by Kylie Hamley, Roger Priddy, and Will Putnam
Congratulations to all of The Children’s Book Council of Australia Notables Authors, Illustrators and Publishers for 2020.
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