{"title":"Elfie Shiosaki","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the evocative works of \u003cem\u003eElfie Shiosaki\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed Indigenous Australian writer and poet who captures the profound beauty and complex narratives of Aboriginal culture and heritage. Her impactful and lyrical style invites readers into a world where personal reflection and cultural history intersect, offering a poignant exploration of identity, belonging, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElfie Shiosaki's \u003cstrong\u003e\"Homecoming\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"Refugia\"\u003c\/strong\u003e are standout works that exemplify her talent and dedication to telling stories that resonate deeply with readers. Both books are treasured contributions to the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e category, weaving poetic expression with rich storytelling that honours Indigenous voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e\"Homecoming\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, she weaves together stories and histories with a deft touch, creating a tapestry that speaks to the enduring impact of Australia's past on the present. \u003cstrong\u003e\"Refugia\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the other hand, offers an introspective journey into spaces of refuge and solace, effectively capturing the nuances of survival and strength amidst challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating world of Elfie Shiosaki and immerse yourself in a selection of works that not only celebrate culture but also explore profound themes with grace and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"homecoming-by-elfie-shiosaki-9781925768947","title":"Homecoming","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShortlisted for the 2022 Stella Prize\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShortlisted for the 2021 Queensland Literary Awards: Judith Wright Calanthe Award for a Poetry Collection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur grandmothers' stories teach us about Aboriginal women's ways of being in our many worlds. Some of the stories in this collection are held in spoken histories, others in archival material, recontextualised with living katitjin. Some are held in my imagination. They are fragments of the many stars in my grandmothers' constellations. I track my grandmothers' stars to find my bidi home.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHomecoming\u003c\/em\u003e pieces together fragments of stories about four generations of Noongar women and explores how they navigated the changing landscapes of colonisation, protectionism, and assimilation to hold their families together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis seminal collection of poetry, prose and historical colonial archives, tells First Nations truths of unending love for children - those that were present, those taken, those hidden and those that ultimately stood in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHomecoming\u003c\/em\u003e speaks to the intergenerational dialogue about Country, kin and culture. This elegant and extraordinary form of restorative story work amplifies Aboriginal women's voices, and enables four generations of women to speak for themselves. This sublime debut highlights the tenacity of family as well as First Nation's agency to resist, survive and renew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078756516076,"sku":"9781925768947","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18014803482873.jpg?v=1765220676"},{"product_id":"refugia-by-elfie-shiosaki-9781922777133","title":"Refugia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ein ember and ash \/ the heart of the Noongar Nation beats buried...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRefugia\u003c\/i\u003e is an unparalleled work of vision and political fury from Noongar and Yawuru poet and scholar Elfie Shiosaki. Inspired by the beeliar (Swan River) and the NASA James Webb Space Telescope's first year of science, this collection draws on colonial archives to contest the occupation of Noongar Country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the bicentennial year of the colony of Western Australia approaches, Shiosaki looks to the stars and back to the earth to make sense of memory and the afterlife of imperial violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082449502444,"sku":"9781922777133","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16182453482872.jpg?v=1765274658"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/elfie-shiosaki.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}