{"title":"Christine Kitano","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristine Kitano\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts evocative narratives that explore the rich intersections of place, memory, and identity. Her work, such as the acclaimed \u003cem\u003eSky Country\u003c\/em\u003e, reveals a deep engagement with cultural landscapes and personal history, inviting readers to reflect on the ties that bind us to the past and the environments we inhabit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the broader themes of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, Kitano's writing blends lyrical prose with vivid storytelling, offering a contemplative journey through the complexities of belonging and transformation. Her books are an invitation to discover subtle beauty and profound insight within everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sky-country-by-christine-kitano-9781942683438","title":"Sky Country","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinalist for the 2018 Paterson Poetry Prize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChristine Kitano's second poetry collection elicits a sense of hunger — an intense longing for home and an ache for human connection. Channeling both real and imagined immigration experiences of her own family — her grandmothers, who fled Korea and Japan; and her father, a Japanese American who was incarcerated during WWII — Kitano's ambitious poetry speaks for those who have been historically silenced and displaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristine Kitano\u003c\/b\u003e's first collection of poetry, \u003ci\u003eBirds of Paradise\u003c\/i\u003e, was published by Lynx House Press. She lives in Ithaca, NY, where she is an assistant professor of creative writing, poetry, and Asian American literature at Ithaca College.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464215085292,"sku":"9781942683438","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781942683438-sky-country.jpg?v=1775042829"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/christine-kitano.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}