Jaru and Kija author Carl Merrison's text Backyard Tennis is set to be published by Hachette Australia this August.

Following My Deadly Boots and Backyard Footy, Mr Merrison's latest book, illustrated by Samantha Campbell, is part of his Black&Write Fellowship series, Backyard Sports, celebrating Indigenous sports talent in remote communities.

Mr Merrison grew up in Halls Creek, where sport, bush, and culture were central to life.

"I grew up without technology, so it was pretty much just sport, bush, and culture that we had access to," he said.

He and his friends created their own games, which fostered strong friendships.

"Me and my mates had to invent stuff," he said.

"We would invent our footy and tennis to just make games in the backyard.

"The main thing about it was the friendship that we grew from making these games."

The idea for the series of books emerged unexpectedly.

"I didn't realise it was all going to turn into a book one day," Mr Merrison explained.

"I didn't realise it was an interesting story until I wrote it down on paper and gave it to people to have a look at."

Mr Merrison hopes Backyard Tennis will resonate with remote Indigenous communities by reflecting their unique experiences.

"Each mob is different. It's about how they connect," he said.

"Hopefully, they see themselves in the book.

"This book is showing the strength that remote people have and giving that education. Because without it, how can you know what you don't?"

The collaboration with Dagoman/Wardaman/Gurindji woman, Samantha Campbell has been a highlight for Mr Merrison.

"Working with Samantha has been a fantastic journey," he said.

"Her art speaks for itself. The designs and cultural aspects have been nothing but amazing."

"I let her do her thing, and it's also great working with other mob."

Mr Merrison aims to raise awareness of rural and remote talent and encourage sports codes to provide workshops and training.

He believes there is significant untapped talent in the outback and calls for creating pathways to elite sports.

Having worked in the Garnduwa Kimberley Spirit Elite Pathway program, Mr Merrison has seen the potential in remote communities.

"I've seen programs that work. I've seen the talent that we have in all codes, I've seen what outback kids can bring to sport," he said.

He hopes his book will inspire outback youth to pursue their sports dreams, with events like the Evonne Goolagong Foundation's National Indigenous Tennis Carnival providing practical goals.

Pre-orders of Backyard Tennis are available via the Hachette Australia website.