The Yield

Winner of the 2020 Miles Franklin Award, The Yield is a poignant and beautifully crafted novel that explores themes of culture, language, and identity through the intertwined stories of Poppy Gondiwindi and his granddaughter, August. As Poppy endeavors to pass on his Indigenous traditions before his passing, August returns home from Europe to confront her past and fight to preserve her land against modern encroachments. Told across three compelling narratives, the book is a heartfelt celebration of Indigenous heritage and resilience, offering both hope and reflection.