Jasper Peach is a trans, non-binary and disabled writer, speaker and parent.
Photo by Mark Lobo Photography
They are passionate about equitable access and inclusion, focused on the dismantling of misplaced shame via storytelling.
Their written work has been published in The Age, HireUp, The Big Issue, Archer, The Guardian, Verandah, Australian Poetry Journal, Meanjin, ABC and SBS online.
With a background in Auslan interpreting, broadcasting and civil celebrancy, writing has continued their personal trend of being all about communication and community. Their first book, You’ll be a Wonderful Parent, was published March 2023 by Hardie Grant and is a celebration of rainbow families of all kinds.
Photo by Carmen Bunting
Testimonials:
“If books were hugs, ‘You'll be a Wonderful Parent’ would be the kind of embrace that queer people give one another when they want to say, 'You are amazing, precious and loved, exactly as you are'. We are immensely grateful to Jasper for sharing this book with audiences at our festival events and speaking eloquently about the strength and joy of family and community.
Jasper Peach writes like it matters. Like Maggie Nelson, Jasper reminds us that it is possible to make a damaged world beautiful, to hold pain and love with equal tenderness.”
Kate Hall, Q-Lit Festival Director
“Jasper was a delight to work with as the chair of our panel event at Bendigo Writers Festival. Empathic, prepared and professional. Highly recommend. “
Sam Elkin, Event Producer
”Jasper is a gem of a human. While launching my book, they held the space in a perfect balance of celebration, acknowledgement and community. Jasper's preparation was above-and-beyond and their delivery was immaculate. I feel so lucky to have had Jasper in such a central moment of my experience as an author.”
Sam Drummond, Author