In this episode of the Your Kid’s Next Read podcast:
Summer Series #3: Jade Goodwin
In episode 3 of our ‘Meet The Creatives’ Summer Series, Allison chats to rising star Jade Goodwin about illustrating 23 books since 2022, authentic First Nations representation, smiley faces on still life paintings and crying over picture books.
Books we mention
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Yarn Quest (series) by Brooke Scobie and Jade Goodwin
Ash Barty Tennis Camp Diaries (series) by Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin
‘Let’s Try Again Another Day’ by Charlotte Barkla and Jade Goodwin
‘Aslan and Benny’ by Jemima Shafei-Ongu and Jade Goodwin
Little Ash (series) by Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin
‘Gooramindi The Crocodile’ by Quinlan Jaffrey and Jade Goodwin
‘Ash Barty: My Dream Holiday’ by Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin
Meet The Creative: Jade Goodwin
About Jade Goodwin
Jade Goodwin is an illustrator and Gamilaroi Aboriginal woman living and creating on Wonnarua Country in the Hunter Valley NSW.
Since her first book in 2022, she has illustrated over 23 books, including the Little Ash, Tennis Camp Diaries and Yarn Quest series, and picture books such as My Dream For You, Let’s Try Again Another Day, Earthspeak, Goorramindi the Crocodile, How Big Is Love? and My Dream Holiday.
She was featured by SBS/NITV for her work in authentic representation. Her vibrant, heartfelt illustrations celebrate culture, nature and connection, with warmth and detail woven into every page.
About ‘How Big Is Love?’
The love between two family members takes us on a journey from their small backyard, across Country, to the end of time – because sometimes we need to hear all the ways we are loved. A heartfelt story from the award-winning creators of Black Cockatoo, with illustrator Jade Goodwin.
‘My love stretches back to Creation and forward to the end of time.
I loved you then, I love you now, I’ll love you always.‘
A young child and a loving family member sit on the porch at sunset watching a storm roll in. The adult whispers, ‘I love you,’ but the child needs reassurance: ‘How much?’ With each new declaration, we learn that the love between adult and child is boundless.
A gorgeous and gentle look at all the ways we are loved.
Written by Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler, illustrated by Jade Goodwin
Published by Lothian Children’s Books
Other episodes you might like
Summer Series #1: Briony Stewart
Episode 146: Diversity In Library Collections
Episode 165: NAIDOC: Keep The Fire Burning
Our books
The Mapmaker Chronicles series by A. L. Tait
The Ateban Cipher (duology) by A. L. Tait
The Maven & Reeve Mysteries by A. L. Tait
The First Summer of Callie McGee by A. L. Tait
Willow Bright’s Secret Plot by A. L. Tait
Danger Road by A. L. Tait
The Beehive by Megan Daley
Teacher, Teacher (anthology), edited by Megan Daley
Raising Readers by Megan Daley
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