Discover a curated collection of culturally relevant books for early readers, created by Indigenous Australian authors. This app aims to foster a love of reading and build literacy skills in children at home, school, or in the community.
1.16.0
April 15, 2026
Here are some of the enhancements you'll find in the latest update: Features: • New Downloads tab: Added between Loved and Profile for easy access to all downloaded books ◦ Long-press a book to delete it, or use the new bin icon for quick removal • Downloaded books are now indicated by a folder icon on their covers • "Download Book" button added to book preview dialogs • Faster launch times: Splash to User Select now more reliably 1-3 seconds (previously 6+) • Books are now shown in a fresh random order each day (based on the user's local midnight), improving discoverability ◦ If the user has selected interests, those groups are prioritised in "Explore books by topic"; remaining topics are reshuffled daily • Added a subtle animation when favouriting a book or completing a download Fixes: • Significantly improved EPUB cover and preview image rendering quality (Experimental) • Added a button on the Profile screen linking directly to LibraryForAll • Fixed the "Congratulations" screen rendering partially outside the safe area • "Download List" found in Profile page now correctly shows Collection Name
MoreOur Yarning is a free app featuring a growing library of high-quality, culturally relevant books created by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for their children. It aims to foster a love of reading and build literacy skills.
Our Yarning is suited to beginner and primary-age readers, making it ideal for children aged 4 and up. It's also beneficial for parents, educators, and communities looking to engage young readers with culturally appropriate content.
No, Our Yarning does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free to use and does not display any ads, providing an uninterrupted reading experience for children.
Yes, you can order printed copies of the books featured in Our Yarning. More information on how to order these physical books can be found on the Library For All website.
Our Yarning is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible on Apple's mobile operating system.
The latest version of Our Yarning is 1.16.0, last updated on April 15, 2026. The app is actively maintained to ensure a growing library and reliable performance.
The provided data does not specify if Our Yarning is available in languages other than English. The focus is on culturally relevant books for Indigenous Australian children.
