Little Ash #1: Perfect Match!

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. 

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. 

Australian Ashleigh Barty was a professional tennis player on the Women’s Tennis Association tour, 2011–22. Remarkably naturally talented, Ash’s game style and varied shots set her apart. Off court, her humility and commitment to being a good person endeared her further to the tennis community and fans. Retiring in March 2022 as world number 1 and reigning ladies singles champion at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, she departed as one of the most accomplished players ever. Her achievements include 3 Grand Slam singles titles, 1 Grand Slam doubles title, 12 WTA singles titles, 11 WTA doubles titles and a mixed doubles Olympic bronze. Ash was WTA world number 1 for 114 consecutive weeks, the fourth-longest streak ever, and 121 weeks in all, the 7th most in WTA history. Proudly Indigenous, Ash is committed to creating sport and education opportunities for Australian youth. Ash’s next chapter will involve new goals, community work, quality family time, and enjoying sports as a fan.