Jasmin McGaughey Jasmin McGaughey i(16823668 works by)
Gender: Female
Heritage: Torres Strait Islander ; African-American
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BiographyHistory

A Torres Strait Islander from the Kulkalgal Nation, Jasmin McGaughrey holds a degree in psychology and justice. In 2019, she was finishing a Masters of Writing, Editing and Publishing, and working as an editor intern at black&write! in Brisbane.

In 2020, in partnership with State Library of Queensland’s black&write! Project, Jasmin McGaughey was appointed as Kill Your Darlings First Nations Editor-in-Residence. 

Sources: Nakata Brophy Prize (shortlist announcement), Books + Publishing.

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y separately published work icon We Live in a Bus Port Melbourne : Thames and Hudson , 2024 28379707 2024 single work picture book children's

'We live in a bus. She's called Gracie Joy Rufus Bean (we couldn't agree on a name).
Gracie Joy Rufus Bean has six wheels and a door that opens when you push a button, tic-shhh!

'Join one family as they enjoy life on the road - camping under the stars, listening to nature, and making new friends along the way.'  (Publication summary)

2025 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Picture Book
Sweet Anticipation 2022 single work short story
— Appears in: Overland , Winter no. 247 2022; (p. 51-56)
2021 winner Nakata Brophy Short Fiction and Poetry Prize for Young Indigenous Writers
y separately published work icon Friendship Fix-it! Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2022 24771016 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'Ash can't wait to play tennis with the big kids at school today! But when James's big school project breaks, Ash has to decide whether to help her friend fix his project at lunchtime, or play the game she loves. What will she do?' (Publication summary)

2024 longlisted The DANZ Children's Book Award Chapter Books
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