{"title":"Dylan Coleman","description":"\u003cp\u003eDylan Coleman is a distinguished author celebrated for her poignant contribution to contemporary Australian literature. Her work eloquently explores themes of identity, belonging, and cultural heritage, drawing deeply from her rich Indigenous background. If you are intrigued by stories that delve into personal and cultural narratives, her books are a profound choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this collection is her acclaimed novel \u003cem\u003eMazin Grace\u003c\/em\u003e. This remarkable story is set in the 1960s and provides a striking portrayal of a young Aboriginal girl navigating the complexities of life within a mission community. Through Coleman's lyrical prose, readers are invited into the world of Mazin, where each page vividly illustrates her journey towards self-discovery and understanding of her own heritage amidst the prevailing societal dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you explore the works of Dylan Coleman, you'll find yourself immersed in richly textured narratives that not only entertain but also resonate with deep emotional and cultural truths. Her novels, categorised under general fiction, offer insightful reflections on the human spirit and the intricate weave of personal and communal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mazin-grace-by-claire-g-coleman-9780702268557","title":"Mazin Grace","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow included in UQP's First Nations Classics series with an introduction from Claire G Coleman, \u003cem\u003eMazin' Grace\u003c\/em\u003e is a moving reimagining of a mother's girlhood, told by her daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up on the Mission isn't easy for clever Grace Oldman. When her classmates tease her for not having a father, she doesn't know what to say. Papa Neddy says her dad is the Lord God in Heaven, but that doesn't help when the Mission kids call her a bastard. As Grace slowly pieces together clues that might lead to answers, she struggles to find a place in a community that rejects her for reasons she doesn't understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMazin' Grace\u003c\/em\u003e, Dylan Coleman fictionalises her mother's childhood at the Koonibba Lutheran Mission in South Australia in the 1940s and '50s. Woven through the narrative are the powerful, rhythmic sounds of Aboriginal English and Kokatha language. \u003cem\u003eMazin' Grace\u003c\/em\u003e is the inspirational story of a feisty girl who refuses to be told who she is, determined to uncover the truth for herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670933033196,"sku":"9780702268557","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/329553482438.jpg?v=1752791999"},{"product_id":"mazin-grace-by-dylan-coleman-9780702249341","title":"Mazin Grace","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up on the Mission isn't easy for clever Grace Oldman. When her classmates tease her for not having a father, she doesn't know what to say. Pappa Neddy says her dad is the Lord God in Heaven, but that doesn't help when the Mission kids call her a bastard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Grace slowly pieces together clues that might lead to answers, she struggles to find a place in a community that rejects her for reasons she doesn't understand. In \u003cem\u003eMazin Grace\u003c\/em\u003e, Dylan Coleman fictionalises her mother's childhood at the Koonibba Lutheran Mission in South Australia in the 1940s and 50s. Woven through the narrative are the powerful, rhythmic sounds of Aboriginal English and Kokatha language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMazin Grace\u003c\/em\u003e is the inspirational story of a feisty girl who refuses to be told who she is, determined to uncover the truth for herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670937227500,"sku":"9780702249341","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/137393482438.jpg?v=1752792765"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/dylan-coleman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}