Community Books
Stories and Knowledge to Read, Learn, and Share

Explore books developed with communities that bring together Indigenous and traditional knowledge, local languages, stories, and cultural experiences. These publications reflect collaboration between community members, students, educators, and researchers, creating opportunities to learn across generations and connect school learning with community life.

The books are available here for free digital download, helping make them accessible to the communities involved and to other readers interested in their work. Browse the collection below to discover each book and download your copy.

A community-created book exploring birds and Nalik cultural knowledge through students’ and elders’ contributions in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea.

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A community-created book sharing Kun and Nochi stories, traditions, and knowledge through students’ and elders’ contributions in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea.

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