{"title":"Marcus Youssef","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Youssef\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate tapestry of contemporary \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e through sharply observed narratives that challenge and engage. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eJabber\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWinners and Losers\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into social dynamics with a compelling mix of wit and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful examinations of human nature and society, brought to life with vivid storytelling. Youssef’s writing invites reflection on the world around us, making his collection ideal for those drawn to cultural critique and intellectual exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jabber-by-marcus-youssef-9780889229501","title":"Jabber","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many outgoing young women, Fatima feels rebellious against parents she sees as strict. It just so happens that she is Egyptian-born and wears a hijab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen anti-Muslim graffiti appears on the walls of her school, Fatima transfers to a new school. The guidance counsellor there, Mr. E., does his best to help Fatima fit in, but despite his advice she starts an unlikely friendship with Jorah, who has a reputation for anger issues. Maybe, just maybe, Fatima and Jorah start to, like, like each other...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs their mutual attraction grows, the lines Fatima and Jorah cross as they grow closer become the subject of an intense exploration of boundaries – personal boundaries, cultural boundaries, and inherited religious and political boundaries. Fatima and Jorah discover that appearances matter; they’ve been exposed for their whole lives to images that begin to colour their relationship: images of the Middle East, the working class, and how teenage boys and teenage girls behave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePut all these reactive factors together in the social laboratory that is a high school and observe: is there a solution for Fatima and Jorah?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHigh school, like no other social space, throws together people of all histories and backgrounds, and young people must decide what they believe in and how far they are willing to go to defend their beliefs. Inside a veritable pressure cooker, they negotiate cross-cultural respect and mutual understanding. \u003cem\u003eJabber\u003c\/em\u003e does its part to challenge appearances – and the judgments people make based on those appearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606313091308,"sku":"9780889229501","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/bf278b99da3b2828a4b47ef91210042a.jpg?v=1778192711"},{"product_id":"winners-and-losers-by-james-long-9780889229327","title":"Winners and Losers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo friends pass the time together playing a made-up game in which they name people, places, or things and debate whether they are successful or not; in other words, whether they are \u003cem\u003ewinners\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003elosers\u003c\/em\u003e. Each friend seeks to defeat the other, and because one of these men grew up economically privileged and the other did not, the competition very quickly heats up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Youssef\u003c\/strong\u003e is associate artistic producer at Vancouver's NeWorld Theatre and teaches theatre at Concordia University in Montreal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Long\u003c\/strong\u003e has been making theatre since 1995 and is artistic director of Theatre Replacement in Vancouver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608285626604,"sku":"9780889229327","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1252d1c845c35be746901bd2d1c49ce8.jpg?v=1778201129"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/marcus-youssef.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}