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Ash loves sport. She\u2019s tried karate, softball, netball and gymnastics. But none of them give her that tingly feeling, the one where you know it\u2019s something you\u2019ll absolutely love to do. So how will Ash ever choose a favourite? You\u2019ll love this fun and exciting new series about sport, school, friendship and family! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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MEET THE STORYTELLERS! <\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

 Ash Barty teamed up with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin for this amazing series…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019m a three-time Grand Slam singles tennis champion <\/strong>and former WTA (Women\u2019s Tennis Association<\/strong>) World No. 1<\/strong>! I\u2019ve always loved reading <\/strong>\u2013 it\u2019s brought me great enjoyment and has been a huge part of my life. I\u2019m a proud Indigenous woman <\/strong>committed to supporting kids through sport <\/strong>and education <\/strong>around Australia. I\u2019m thrilled to bring you this series of books <\/strong>about a sporty kid<\/strong>, just like me! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019m a Torres Strait Islander <\/strong>and African American writer <\/strong>and editor<\/strong>. I\u2019ve always loved storytelling<\/strong>, and I\u2019m proud to be able to work in this field. It\u2019s been really exciting to write the Little Ash <\/em>series<\/strong>. I really hope you enjoy Little Ash\u2019s adventures! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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I\u2019m an illustrator <\/strong>and letterer<\/strong>. I spent lots of time in my grandparent\u2019s screen-printing studio <\/strong>when I was growing up. That\u2019s why I\u2019m passionate about creating unique <\/strong>and colourful <\/strong>artwork. I enjoy exploring new ways to connect to my Gamilaraay heritage<\/strong>. I hope you like my drawings in these books! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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 COLLECT THE SERIES! <\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Book 1 <\/strong>– PERFECT MATCH <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ash tries everything, but which sport will she choose? <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Book 2 <\/strong>– FRIENDSHIP FIX-IT! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A friend in need? Ash to the rescue! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Book 3 <\/strong>– TENNIS RUSH! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ash is in trouble. Will she make her match in time? <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Book 4 <\/strong>– GOAL GETTER! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ash is worried she won\u2019t win ever again! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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 BOOKS 1-4 ARE OUT IN<\/strong> JULY! <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Available in all good bookshops and online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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WIN COPIES OF THE BOOKS!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Click here to find out how to enter…<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ash loves sport. She\u2019s tried karate, softball, netball and gymnastics. But none of them give her that tingly feeling, the one where you know it\u2019s something you\u2019ll absolutely love to do. So how will Ash ever choose a favourite? 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