{"title":"Siulolo (Lolo) Fonua","description":"\u003cp\u003eSiulolo (Lolo) Fonua’s works offer a vivid exploration of Pacific arts and culture, inviting readers into rich narratives shaped by tradition and contemporary life. With a focus on storytelling and cultural expression, Fonua’s books illuminate the depth and diversity of island heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful reflections and creative insights presented with authenticity and respect, making these works essential for anyone interested in the vibrant cultural landscapes of the Pacific.\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\/siulolo-lolo-fonua.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}