{"title":"Anne-Marie Te Whiu","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnne-Marie Te Whiu’s work invites readers into the vibrant world of contemporary arts and culture, weaving language with raw emotion and theatrical flair. Her writings, including pieces like \u003cem\u003eMettle\u003c\/em\u003e and contributions to collections such as \u003cem\u003eSolid Air: Australian and New Zealand Spoken Word\u003c\/em\u003e, showcase a powerful command of spoken word and performance poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough her dynamic exploration of identity and place, Te Whiu captures the spirit of the Pacific and the nuanced intersections of heritage and artistry. Readers can expect evocative, thought-provoking texts that resonate both on the page and in performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mettle-by-anne-marie-te-whiu-9780702268670","title":"Mettle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable and impressive debut collection of poems that speak to the complexity of family, identity and the proud legacy of Māori language and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTe Whiu's\u003c\/em\u003e poetic voice is bright, and new. As well as vividly poetic storytelling, the humour here is mordant ... in the best spirit of a bustling diverse indigenous poetics, it excels' -Robert Sullivan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe poetic visions of \u003cem\u003eMettle\u003c\/em\u003e echo through past and present as Anne-Marie Te Whiu draws on stories from a lifetime of listening and learning about her whakapapa (Māori lineage). This exceptional collection resounds with strength – a mettle that ripples through Te Whiu's own life and that of her ancestral family. Her graceful poems are a lens through which to look 'now' straight in the face, without shame or fear, and to acknowledge that while trauma is transmitted generationally, so too are the gifts of resilience and fortitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A stunning debut, threading land, ocean and heart together in an expansive Māori tapestry that speaks to our present, shared moment. \u003cem\u003eMettle\u003c\/em\u003e is alive with ancient knowing, breathing possibilities into every line. An outstanding read.' -Leanne Betasamosake Simpson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082174218476,"sku":"9780702268670","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/330683482438.jpg?v=1765271065"},{"product_id":"solid-air-australian-and-new-zealand-spoken-word-by-david-stavanger-9780702262593","title":"Solid Air: Australian and New Zealand Spoken Word","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ground-breaking and original collection that showcases Australia and New Zealand's leading performance poets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the past decade, Spoken Word has established itself as a central part of contemporary Australian \u0026amp; New Zealand poetry. For the first time ever, these voices are transported from the stage to the page, captured in print so that the spoken-word experience can be shared with a new and broader audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolid Air\u003c\/em\u003e showcases the work of more than 100 spoken word artists from Australia and New Zealand - combining elements of slam, hip hop and performance poetry - to deliver an unforgettable reading experience that is both literary and loud. This groundbreaking collection welcomes a new generation of poets - often young, diverse and politically active - whose focus on performance has become increasingly popular over the past decade. Transporting the energy of their words from the stage to the page, \u003cem\u003eSolid Air\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates the most vibrant and talented voices from our region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContributors include: Evelyn Araluen, Courtney Barnett, Hera Lindsay Bird, Behrouz Boochani, Maxine Beneba Clarke, Candy Royalle, Ali Cobby Eckermann, Michelle Law, Omar Musa, Sara Saleh, Taika Waititi, Te Kahu Rolleston, Claire G. 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