{"title":"Janaka Malwatta","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Janaka Malwatta collection, where you'll find works that elegantly weave the threads of Arts \u0026amp; Culture into compelling narratives. Janaka Malwatta is a celebrated author known for his insightful exploration of human experiences and cultural expressions. His writing is both poignant and evocative, designed to touch the hearts and minds of readers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eblackbirds don't mate with starlings\u003c\/em\u003e, a piece that deftly explores the complexities of identity, belonging, and cultural intersections. Through his unique storytelling, Malwatta invites you to reflect deeply on the diverse world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowsing through this collection, you'll discover the richness of Malwatta's prose, which is steeped in cultural nuances and artistic flair. His books not only entertain but also educate, offering readers a lens into different cultural perspectives. Immerse yourself in Janaka Malwatta's world and take a fascinating journey into the heart of Arts \u0026amp; Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blackbirds-dont-mate-with-starlings-by-janaka-malwatta-9780702265723","title":"blackbirds don't mate with starlings","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Sri Lankan-Australian poet Janaka Malwatta comes a superb collection that directs its imagining towards a just future for the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a work of activism, fury, and hope. Its urgent and purposeful poems contribute to the dismantling of racism, raging against its machinery. It combines performance poetry with poetries of witness and memory, recounting personal experiences of racism as well as historic injustices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe coherence of this collection arises from the incandescent rage that burns from the first poem to the last. Yet there is a measure of compassion here, a compassion that is able to recognise contradiction and complexity without passing judgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, this superb collection directs its imagining towards a just future for the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlackbirds Don't Mate with Starlings\u003c\/em\u003e by Janaka Malwatta is a testament to the power of poetry to inspire change and foster understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340647350508,"sku":"9780702265723","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/301213482438.jpg?v=1772163425"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/janaka-malwatta.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}