Demet Divaroren Demet Divaroren i(A118095 works by)
Born: Established:
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Turkey,
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Middle East, Asia, ;
Gender: Female
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1 What Dreams May Come Demet Divaroren , 2018 single work short story
— Appears in: Best Summer Stories 2018; (p. 248-258)
1 y separately published work icon Living on Hope Street Demet Divaroren , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2017 10953745 2017 single work novel young adult

'A young adult novel that shines a light on contemporary society. With unforgettable characters, this heartfelt novel explores cross-cultural friendships, difficult family relationships, racism and redemption.

'We all love someone. We all fear something. Sometimes they live right next door - or even closer.

'Kane will do everything he can to save his mother and his little brother Sam from the violence of his father, even if it means becoming a monster himself.

'Mrs Aslan will protect the boys no matter what - even though her own family is in pieces.

'Ada wants a family she can count on, while she faces new questions about herself.

'Mr Bailey is afraid of the refugees next door, but his worst fear will take another form.

'And Gugulethu is just trying to make a life away from terror.' (Publication summary)
1 The Year of the Dogs Demet Divaroren , 2016 single work autobiography
— Appears in: From the Outer : Footy Like You've Never Heard It 2016;
1 The Language of Belonging Demet Divaroren , 2014 single work autobiography
— Appears in: Griffith Review , Winter no. 44 2014; (p. 148-155)
1 6 y separately published work icon Coming of Age : Growing Up Muslim in Australia Amra Pajalić (editor), Demet Divaroren (editor), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2014 6740732 2014 anthology autobiography young adult

'Muslim people in Australia come from over seventy countries and represent a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and experiences. Yet we are constantly bombarded by media stories feeding one negative stereotype. What is it really like to grow up Muslim in Australia? In this book, famous and not-so-famous Muslim-Australians tell their stories in their own voices.

'The migrant, the convert, the participant in an arranged marriage - these are all familiar images associated with Muslim people. But delve deeper and there are many other stories: the young female boxer entering the ring for her first professional bout; a ten year old boy who renounces religion; a young woman struggling to reconcile her sexual identity with her faith. These honest and heartfelt stories will resonate with all readers, providing different snapshots of Muslim life in Australia, dispelling myths and stereotypes, and above all celebrating diversity, achievement, courage and determination.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 Foreign Sleep Demet Divaroren , 2010 single work short story
— Appears in: Island , Autumn no. 120 2010; (p. 141-143)
1 Unroadworthy Love i "We can’t take it for a drive, it’s leaking in three places", Demet Divaroren , 2010 single work poetry
— Appears in: Verity La , August 2010;
1 You Have No English Demet Divaroren , 2009 single work short story
— Appears in: New Australian Stories 2009; (p. 137-144)
1 Do You Have English? Demet Divaroren , 2008 single work short story
— Appears in: Island , Spring no. 114 2008; (p. 105-111)
1 1 y separately published work icon Orayt? Demet Divaroren , 2008 (Manuscript version)x402028 Z1529259 2008 single work novel

'What happens when a Turkish girl discovers she's pregnant? What happens when the father is Greek?

'This culturally rich and engaging story takes the reader on a journey from the streets of Meadow Heights, Daylesford, to the cotton fields of Turkey, and is scattered with sunflower seeds, Turkish coffee, ignorant minds and loveable characters that are reluctant to change. Or are they?'

Source: Allen & Unwin website, http://www.allenandunwin.com/
Sighted: 15/09/2008
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