Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty teams up with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring young readers this fun and exciting new illustrated series about school, sport, friendship and family.
Ash loves playing sport, but when she loses the lunchtime touch footy match, it sends her into a spin. What if she can't win anything ever again? Ash knows the answer. If she never plays anything again, then she won't have to lose! Will Ash quit sport for good?
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About the Authors:
Australian Ashleigh Barty was a professional tennis player on the Women's Tennis Association tour from 2011-2022 (with a break from late 2014 to early 2016). Widely regarded as one of the sport's most naturally talented players, Ash's game style and ability to play a wide variety of shots set her apart from her opponents. Ash's off court approach endeared her further to the tennis community and fans around the world.
Jasmin McGaughey is a Torres Strait Islander and African American writer and editor. In 2019 she was lucky enough to be a black&write! editor intern and a Wheeler Centre Next Chapter recipient. She has been able to write for Overland, Kill Your Darlings, SBS Voices & Griffith Review. Jasmin's always loved storytelling, and she is proud to be able to work and learn in this field.
About the Illustrator:
Jade Goodwin is an illustrator, letterer and arts worker. Having spent a lot of time in her grandparents' screen-printing studio growing up, Jade always felt she would end up working in the creative industry. Jade's passion for creating colourful work aimed at a younger audience is shown through her unique style that she creates in both traditional and digital mediums.
Jade's illustrations are exciting and fun. Over the last few years Jade has used lettering projects to explore new ways to convey her connection to her Gamilaraay heritage. Jade has worked on commissions, created and designed original characters and products, and is a published illustrator.
ISBN: 9781460762790
ISBN-10: 1460762797
Series: Little Ash
Audience: Children
For Ages: 5+ years old
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 64
Published: 6th July 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm): 0.7 x 19.8 x 13
Weight (kg): 0.067
