{"title":"Frederick Joseph","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrederick Joseph\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives that resonate with young adult readers, blending authentic voices with gripping storytelling. His work often explores themes of identity, community, and resilience, inviting readers into worlds that are both relatable and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on candid, heartfelt experiences, Joseph’s books like \u003cem\u003eThis Thing of Ours\u003c\/em\u003e delve into the complexities of friendship and self-discovery. Expect stories that challenge perspectives and celebrate the power of connection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"this-thing-of-ours-by-frederick-joseph-9781536253146","title":"This Thing of Ours","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Both heartening and heartbreaking, this richly layered, sensitive YA fiction debut from Joseph unflinchingly confronts systemic racism, classism, and homophobia via a powerful story of self-discovery and social justice that aims, shoots, and scores.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an instant, Ossie Brown’s entire future is in jeopardy when a torn ACL ends his promising basketball career. Now that basketball is no longer a major part of his identity, Ossie—a Black teen who doesn’t come from wealth and privilege—must navigate his new place in the social and academic ecosystems of his affluent, predominantly white school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a Black teacher encourages him to join her highly regarded writing program, Ossie begins to find a new purpose, buoyed by not only the rich works of literature by marginalised authors he’s now reading, but also by new friends who see him as something more than an asset to the sports program. Everything changes when some students’ viral “anti-woke” video puts the teacher’s job, the writing program, and even Ossie’s friends’ safety at risk—and Ossie must find his true voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis unflinching novel confronts critical issues like racism and classism, the treatment of student athletes, homophobia, and book banning while weaving together a moving testament to family, romance, friendship, and the power of words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis Thing of Ours\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling, emotionally raw narrative that offers a poignant exploration of identity and activism, marking a powerful debut in YA fiction by Frederick Joseph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Walker Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47769215762668,"sku":"9781536253146","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781536253146-this-thing-of-ours.jpg?v=1782101176"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/frederick-joseph.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}