Blak & Bright and Magabala Books proudly announce the establishment of the First Stories Collective, funded by Creative Australia.

The First Stories Collective brings together two of the nation’s leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) in literature, Blak & Bright and Magabala Books. Together we unite almost 50 years of experience and leadership in the literary sector.

We have been appointed as Creative Australia’s Delivery Partner to provide vital services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers and illustrators. The First Stories Collective will build a stronger, more connected and more vibrant First Nations literature sector by delivering tailored support, hosting a biennial national gathering of First Nations writers, illustrators and publishing professionals, and creating further opportunities for networking and capacity building.