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Ash Barty: Champion is the inspiring young readers' edition of Ash Barty's bestselling memoir, sharing her journey from a young girl growing up in Queensland to becoming a Grand Slam champion and world number one tennis player.
Written in Ash's own words, this engaging autobiography takes young readers behind the scenes of her tennis career, from picking up a racquet as a child to winning Wimbledon and the 2022 Australian Open.
Along the way, Ash shares the challenges she faced, including self-doubt, homesickness, balancing school and tennis, taking a break from the sport and finding the confidence to follow her own path. She also reflects on her family, First Nations heritage, friendships, teamwork and the people who supported her throughout her journey.
Why you'll love it:
· Shares Ash Barty's inspiring journey from young tennis player to world number one
· Explores themes of family, friendship, teamwork, resilience and following your dreams
· Celebrates Ash's proud First Nations heritage and Australian identity
· Gives young readers an honest look at the challenges behind sporting success
Perfect for young readers who love tennis, sport, biographies and inspiring true stories. A wonderful choice for families, libraries and classrooms exploring motivation, resilience, goal-setting, sport and First Nations Australian stories.
Author: Ash Barty
Title: Champion: A Memoir of Tennis and Teamwork
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
ISBN: 9781460762738
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
Publication: 2023
Age: 10+ years
Genre: Biography / Memoir / Sport
Ash Barty: Champion is the inspiring young readers' edition of Ash Barty's bestselling memoir, sharing her journey from a young girl growing up in Queensland to becoming a Grand Slam champion and world number one tennis player.
Written in Ash's own words, this engaging autobiography takes young readers behind the scenes of her tennis career, from picking up a racquet as a child to winning Wimbledon and the 2022 Australian Open.
Along the way, Ash shares the challenges she faced, including self-doubt, homesickness, balancing school and tennis, taking a break from the sport and finding the confidence to follow her own path. She also reflects on her family, First Nations heritage, friendships, teamwork and the people who supported her throughout her journey.
Why you'll love it:
· Shares Ash Barty's inspiring journey from young tennis player to world number one
· Explores themes of family, friendship, teamwork, resilience and following your dreams
· Celebrates Ash's proud First Nations heritage and Australian identity
· Gives young readers an honest look at the challenges behind sporting success
Perfect for young readers who love tennis, sport, biographies and inspiring true stories. A wonderful choice for families, libraries and classrooms exploring motivation, resilience, goal-setting, sport and First Nations Australian stories.
Author: Ash Barty
Title: Champion: A Memoir of Tennis and Teamwork
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
ISBN: 9781460762738
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
Publication: 2023
Age: 10+ years
Genre: Biography / Memoir / Sport