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  • Published: 16 May 2023
  • ISBN: 9781761048906
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $19.99

We Are Matildas




From Shelley Ware and Serena Geddes comes an energetic picture book celebrating football and the team spirit of the CommBank Matildas, which will have you cheering from the sidelines.

'Cracking keepsake of an historic time for young fans.' The Australian Women's Weekly

Jazzy dreams of being a football star and playing for the CommBank Matildas one day. She has a plan to get there . . . now all she needs is a team. This determined leader soon realises that being on the field with her friends is one of the best parts of the game.

Together, we are Matildas.

Official Football Australia licensed merchandise.

Part of an expansive publishing program in the lead-up to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

  • Published: 16 May 2023
  • ISBN: 9781761048906
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $19.99

About the authors

Shelley Ware

Shelley Ware is a proud Yankunytjatjara and Wirangu woman from Adelaide, South Australia, who currently lives in Melbourne and is well known as part of the ground-breaking NITV football programs Marngrook and The Point.

For the past decade or so, Shelley has worked in the media as a radio, podcast, print and television presenter on both local and national AFL football news shows.

Shelley is a teacher, curriculum resource writer and education consultant who supports teachers and students in embedding First Nations culture and history into their everyday curriculum.

Serena Geddes

Serena Geddes, an international author and illustrator, has worked for Disney Studios, teaches art and is an avid lover of dogs (particularly Havanese). She has illustrated over seventy titles from picture books to middle grade readers, and is about to step into the colourful world of graphic novels. Some of Serena's work includes the Lulu Bell series, We Are Matildas and her most recent comic series Miles From Home. As a Disney artist she worked on sequels to the Lion King, Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid and Jungle Book which has enabled her to capture emotion and movement with her characters and illustrations.

Praise for We Are Matildas

We Are Matildas emphasises how training and practising are important, but it also reinforces the need for teamwork, cooperation, friendship and fun. Throughout the book are references to some of Australia’s well known Matilda players: Sam Kerr, Lydia Williams, Kyah Simon, Mary Fowler, Caitlin Foord and Ellie Carpenter. With the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 starting in July, this will be a popular read for many soccer-loving students.

ReadPlus

Calling themselves the Little Matildas, Jasmine wants to be a mini Sam Kerr! She’s searching the neighbourhood to find the best goalie, defenders, midfielders and forwards. Cracking keepsake of an historic time for young fans.

The Australian Women's Weekly

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