{"title":"Lolo Fonua","description":"\u003cp\u003eLolo Fonua’s work invites readers into rich explorations of Pacific arts and culture, blending storytelling with insightful reflection. Through titles like \u003cem\u003eTalanoa\u003c\/em\u003e, Fonua captures the vibrant voices and traditions that shape a unique regional identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect profound narratives that celebrate cultural heritage and community connections, presented with warmth and authenticity. Fonua’s books offer a meaningful journey into the heart of contemporary Pacific life and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"talanoa-by-vela-manusaute-9781877484346","title":"Talanoa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTalanoa: Four Pacific Plays\u003c\/i\u003e is a timely collection from five playwrights who interweave Pacific languages with English. Masters in the art of comedy and real-life theatre, these contemporary voices shine a light on the lives of Pacific peoples, their culture and identity in New Zealand. \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003ci\u003eMy Name Is Pilitome\u003c\/i\u003e by Vela Manusaute. Filimoana’s parents left Niue for New Zealand in 1976 and never returned. Thirty-eight years later, a reluctant Fili G travels to Niue for a hilarious journey of discovery. In Vela Manusaute’s \u003ci\u003eMy Name is Pilitome\u003c\/i\u003e the secret is … don’t fake it, just cut it! \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003ci\u003eSai ē Reunion\u003c\/i\u003e by Lolo Fonua. Mele, an innocent Tongan teen, has just arrived in New Zealand and is taken under the wing of her two worldy-wise cousins. \u003ci\u003eSai ē Reunion\u003c\/i\u003e by Lolo Fonua tells a story of the struggle to both hold onto the traditional way of life and gain acceptance in the Big Smoke. \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003ci\u003eGaga: The Unmentionable\u003c\/i\u003e by Louise Tu`u. An original work that plays with language and the conventions of live theatre. Tu‘u explores the ways people connect through communication and cultural barriers, and the frustrations and comedy that arise along the way. \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003ci\u003eInky Pinky Ponky\u003c\/i\u003e by Leki Jackson-Bourke \u0026amp; ‘Amanaki Prescott-Faletau. Everyone’s talking about Lisa, the hot new Tongan fakaleiti who has just started at St Valentine’s High School, even Mose, captain of the First XV. But jealousy and prejudice lurk everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900586311916,"sku":"9781877484346","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781877484346-talanoa.jpg?v=1783415779"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lolo-fonua.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}