{"title":"DéLana R. A. Dameron","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the evocative works of \u003cem\u003eDéLana R. A. Dameron\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed author whose narratives delve into the intricacies of everyday life and human connections. DéLana's writings are cherished for their vivid storytelling and emotive prose, painting rich tapestries of experience that resonate deeply with readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her captivating collection, which includes titles such as \u003cem\u003eRedwood Court\u003c\/em\u003e, Dameron crafts stories that traverse the landscapes of the heart, exploring themes of family, community, and the pursuit of dreams. Her work, fitting comfortably within the realm of general fiction, bridges the gap between personal introspection and universal themes, achieving a delicate balance of relatability and thoughtful reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to DéLana R. A. Dameron's writings or returning for another journey through her thought-provoking stories, this collection promises to leave a lasting impression, inviting readers to pause, reflect, and cherish the nuances of life. Dive into her world and experience the warmth and wisdom captured in every page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"redwood-court-by-delana-r-a-dameron-9781800754553","title":"Redwood Court","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReese's Book Club Pick\u003c\/em\u003e - A 'nuanced, brilliant' (Essence) debut about one unforgettable Southern Black family and its youngest daughter's coming of age in the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A triumph . . . \u003cem\u003eRedwood Court\u003c\/em\u003e is storytelling at its best: tender, vivid, and richly complicated' - Jacqueline Woodson, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eRed at the Bone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Mika, you sit at our feet all these hours and days, hearing us tell our tales. You have all these stories inside you: all the stories everyone in our family knows and all the stories everyone in our family tells. You write 'em in your books and show everyone who we are'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo begins award-winning poet DeLana R. A. Dameron's debut novel, \u003cem\u003eRedwood Court\u003c\/em\u003e. The baby of the family, Mika Tabor spends much of her time in the care of loved ones, listening to their stories and witnessing their struggles. On Redwood Court, the cul-de-sac in the all-Black working-class suburb of Columbia, South Carolina, where her grandparents live, Mika learns important lessons from the people who raise her:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer exhausted parents, who work long hours at multiple jobs while still making sure their kids experience the adventure of family vacations; her older sister, who in a house filled with Motown would rather listen to Alanis Morissette; her retired grandparents, children of Jim Crow, who realised their own vision of success when they bought their house on the Court in the 1960s, imagining it filled with future generations; and the many neighbours who hold tight to the community they've built, committed to fostering joy and love in an America so insistent on seeing Black people stumble and fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith visceral clarity and powerful prose, Dameron reveals the devastation of being made to feel invisible and the transformative power of being seen. \u003cem\u003eRedwood Court\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of extraordinary, ordinary people striving to achieve their own American dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46532633886956,"sku":"9781800754553","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3645623482829.jpg?v=1749322186"},{"product_id":"redwood-court-by-delana-r-a-dameron-9781800754577","title":"Redwood Court","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK • A 'nuanced, brilliant' (Essence) debut about one unforgettable Southern Black family and its youngest daughter's coming of age in the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA triumph . . . \u003ci\u003eRedwood Court\u003c\/i\u003e is storytelling at its best: tender, vivid, and richly complicated\u003c\/i\u003e - Jacqueline Woodson, New York Times bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eRed at the Bone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Mika, you sit at our feet all these hours and days, hearing us tell our tales. You have all these stories inside you: all the stories everyone in our family knows and all the stories everyone in our family tells. You write 'em in your books and show everyone who we are'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo begins award-winning poet DéLana R. A. Dameron's debut novel, \u003ci\u003eRedwood Court\u003c\/i\u003e. The baby of the family, Mika Tabor spends much of her time in the care of loved ones, listening to their stories and witnessing their struggles. 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