Jasper Peach (they/them) is a trans, non-binary and disabled writer, speaker and parent. They are passionate about equitable access and inclusion, focused on the dismantling of misplaced shame via storytelling. You’ll Be a Wonderful Parent, an illustrated collection of encouragement and advice for queer parents was their first book, published in 2023. Jasper’s work has also been published in HireUp, The Big Issue, Archer, The Guardian, Australian Poetry Journal, Meanjin, ABC, and SBS online.
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Jasper Peach
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