{"title":"Jonathan Dyck","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Dyck\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts graphic novels that delve into intimate, often understated moments, blending visual storytelling with poignant narratives. His work, such as \u003cem\u003eShelterbelts\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a contemplative exploration of human connection and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a quiet yet powerful style, where lyrical art and subtle themes come together to evoke reflection and empathy. Dyck’s stories resonate with a depth that lingers beyond the final page, making his graphic novels a thoughtful addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shelterbelts-by-jonathan-dyck-9781772620689","title":"Shelterbelts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of Best Book and Best First Book at the Manitoba Book Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFractures form in a tight-knit Mennonite community, echoing the struggles experienced in small towns across North America\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a non-denominational megachurch opens on the edges of a rural Mennonite community, a quiet—but longstanding—battle begins to reveal itself. For years, the traditionalists in the community have held fast to the values and beliefs they grew up with, while other community members have begun raising important questions about LGBTQ+ inclusion, Indigenous land rights, and the Mennonite legacy of pacifism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a series of vignettes, \u003cem\u003eShelterbelts\u003c\/em\u003e explores the perspectives, experiences and limitations of a wide range of characters who find themselves increasingly at odds with their surroundings. A pastor and his queer daughter learn that a family has left their church because of the \"LGBT issue.\" Young activists butt heads with a farmer over the construction of a pipeline happening on his fields. A librarian leaves suggestive notes for readers inside popular library books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy pulling these threads together, artist Jonathan Dyck has woven a rich tapestry—one that depicts a close-knit community in the midst of defining its future as it reckons with its past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487526535404,"sku":"9781772620689","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5ab06b48ba2122c39e586d03f7f511e0.jpg?v=1775775135"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jonathan-dyck.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}