Michael Mohammed Ahmad

Michael Mohammed Ahmad is an Australian author known for his works that explore the complexities of multiculturalism and identity in contemporary Australia. He is the founding director of Sweatshop: Western Sydney Literacy Movement and has been recognized for his contributions to literature and community engagement.

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  1. 1. The Tribe

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    Set in the culturally rich and vibrant suburbs of Sydney, this narrative delves into the life of a young boy growing up within a Lebanese-Australian family. Through his eyes, readers are introduced to a tapestry of familial relationships, traditions, and the challenges of navigating identity in a multicultural society. The story captures the essence of community and belonging, while also exploring the complexities of familial expectations and the struggle to find one's own path amidst the pressures of heritage and modernity.

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  2. 2. After Australia

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    A speculative fiction collection that invites First Nations and culturally diverse writers to reimagine the continent’s future and confront its past, presenting unsettling, witty, and urgent tales about colonisation, racism, surveillance, and ecological collapse while also exploring resilience, solidarity, and the possibilities of more just futures.

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