New Australian books highlight diverse voices and themes in February

Several new Australian books are set for release in February, showcasing a range of genres. "Gutsy Girls" by Josie McSkimming offers a biography of poet Dorothy Porter, blending personal memoir with insights into her impactful life. Eileen Chong's poetry collection, "We Speak of Flowers," features 101 fragments that invite readers to engage with memories and history. Meanwhile, "A Piece of Red Cloth" by Leonie Norrington and others explores Yolŋu oral history in 1600s Arnhem Land. Other notable titles include Brenda Niall's biography of Joan Lindsay, Sean Wilson's novel on dementia, Geraldine Brooks's memoir about grief, and Katie Ellen Wilkins's guide to natural fabric dyeing.