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1 y separately published work icon More Than a Kick : Footy, the Photo and Me Tayla Harris , Jennifer Castles , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2020 18880255 2020 single work autobiography

'In March 2019, Tayla Harris went from rising AFLW star to the face of a movement. A photo of her mighty airborne kick was viciously attacked online and Tayla chose to call out the online harassment. Six months later she was unveiling a bronze statue of her kick in the heart of Melbourne, inspiring girls and young women everywhere to stand strong and pursue the things they love.

'AFLW player Tayla Harris was at work on the footy field when she kicked a goal. A photo of the kick - taken by Michael Willson - showcased her incredible athletic ability and was posted online. What happened next was an extraordinary turning point in Tayla's life. The photo quickly became iconic as Tayla stood strong against the online trolls. This is the inspiring story of Tayla's stellar sporting career so far, and her hard-earned advice to young people navigating the ups and downs of social media.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Say Yes : A Story of Friendship, Fairness and a Vote for Hope Jennifer Castles , Paul Seden (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2017 11231629 2017 single work picture book children's historical fiction

'A story about how the events surrounding the historic 1967 Referendum played out in the everyday lives of two young girls.

'Once there were two little girls who were best friends. They did everything together. As they got older they weren't allowed to do the same things anymore. Because they looked different. Because of the law.

'This is a story about the landmark 1967 Referendum, the two women who came together to change the law ... and how the Australian people said YES.' (Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon Go Jojo Go! : A Little Penguin on a Big Swim Tessa Bickford , Jennifer Castles , Tessa Bickford (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2012 Z1879727 2012 single work picture book children's 'Jojo the gentoo penguin was born on an island in the Southern Ocean, halfway between Australia and Antarctica. From her nest she can see the beach, and she just can't wait to go to sea. 'Am I ready yet?' she asks. 'Not yet, little Jojo. You have to learn to swim.' When her down becomes a shiny penguin coat, and she can swim across the biggest rock pool, she is ready at last! Flippa-flap, snippa-snap, go Jojo go!' (Publisher website(
1 4 y separately published work icon A Song for Lorkie Dean Bowen , Jennifer Castles (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2011 Z1807606 2011 single work picture book children's 'Lorkie was a roofbird. His best friend was Brian, and they had been friends since they were eggs. They lived in the Valley of Roofs, where every bird had a song to sing - except Lorkie. That is, until he found his home in the middle of the Argy Bargy roundabout.' (Trove record)
1 6 y separately published work icon Tiny : A Little Dog on a Big Adventure Jennifer Castles , Steve Otton (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2008 Z1536854 2008 single work picture book children's

'"Yappa-yappa-hey-yey-yay!"

'Steve and Tiny look after each other, so when Steve needs to get away for a while, Tiny goes too. The trusty old van becomes their new home as they drive across Australia, through wide red deserts, past glittering oceans. But Tiny has a job to do. Steve needs new friends - friends to get him out from behind his camera, friends to make him smile again. And if there's one thing Tiny is good at, it's making friends! (Publisher's blurb)
1 4 y separately published work icon Ned Kelly's Last Days : Setting the Record Straight on the Death of an Outlaw Alex Castles , Jennifer Castles , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2005 Z1203469 2005 single work biography
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