{"title":"Lonnie Mann","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonnie Mann\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts graphic novels that boldly explore themes of identity, belief, and rebellion, delivering narratives that challenge conventional perspectives. Readers will find a distinctive blend of sharp wit and provocative storytelling that encourages reflection and dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on complex characters and compelling visuals, Mann’s work invites readers into immersive worlds where personal and societal struggles are brought vividly to life. These graphic novels are perfect for those who appreciate thought-provoking, boundary-pushing literature in illustrated form.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gaytheist-by-lonnie-mann-9781951491277","title":"Gaytheist","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarred Review from Kirkus Reviews. \"The animated evolution of a queer boy from his strict religious upbringing to a liberated adolescence... Tokyo-based couple Mann and Gatts integrate their illustrative and authorial talents in this debut graphic memoir vividly detailing Mann's coming-of-age while cloaking his burgeoning homosexual feelings.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the Best Graphic Novels for Adults 2024 from the American Library Association\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGaytheist\u003c\/em\u003e is a coming-of-age graphic novel memoir about a young man who, growing up in an Orthodox Jewish community, realises he's gay and struggles to reconcile his faith with who he is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLonnie's Orthodox Jewish community has always been clear: it's not okay to be gay. Growing up in a devout family and going to school at a yeshiva, he's told by his parents, his teachers, and his friends that being gay is a sin and an abomination. But as he gets older, he realises that he likes boys and wonders what kind of life he will be able to live. As Lonnie expands his world beyond the yeshiva to theatre camp, college classes, and movie nights, he sees that the life he wants isn't compatible with the life of his parents—and his whole religious community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis emotional graphic novel explores the fissures between identity and religion and charts Lonnie's journey from a kid who loved the rules of the Orthodox Jewish tradition to becoming increasingly independent and defiant, embracing his gay identity and developing his own chosen family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486089789676,"sku":"9781951491277","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3da71f23b24baeec125a99d5e08881b1.jpg?v=1775781993"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lonnie-mann.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}