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Literature
& film recommendations

The arts we consume can have such a profound impact on our views of the world. Here I've compiled a list of film and books with diverse casts of interesting characters, inspiring messages and wonderful authors for you to be inspired by!

Rec list

"When we read the right book generously, it can change the way we think about the world around us."

Non-fiction books to inspire

  • Simple acts to change the world - Amy Neumann, all ages

  • Women don't owe you pretty - Florence Given, YA/Adult 

  • Teen Breathe Magazines (including Earth Saving Acts for Eco Warriors), aimed at pre-teens & teens

  • Goodnight stories for rebel girls (1 & 2), suitable for younger children

"Great books help you understand, and they help you feel understood."

Inclusive & inspirational fiction

  • Drama - Raina Telgemeier, ages 10+ graphic novel

  • Heartstopper - Alice Oseman, YA graphic novel series & Netflix show

  • Loveless - Alice Oseman, YA novel (ace-aro representation among others)

  • Here the whole time - Vitor Martins YA (LGBTQIA+ romance, body image & personal discovery)

  • Moxie - Jennifer Mathieu, YA book & Netflix movie

  • Nimona - Noelle Stevenson, YA graphic novel (LGBTQIA+ enemies-to-lovers adventure)

  • Red, White & Royal Blue, Casey McQuiston, YA novel & movie (love story between the Price of England & First Son of the US, enemies-to-lovers troupe)

  • The Giver - Lois Lowry, (novel about a perfect society. Or is it... makes you think!)

TV & film

  • A Ballerina's Tale - directed by Nelson George, about Misty Copeland (the first African-American principal ballerina)​

  • Down to Earth with Zac Efron - Spans many cultures, countries & sustainability practices over the series.

  • Miss Americana - Taylor Swift documentary

  • My octopus teacher - Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed (documents a year spent by filmmaker Craig Foster forging a relationship with a wild common octopus in a South African kelp forest. This will probably make you cry but it's really good).

YouTube Inspiration

  • Vlogbrothers - John & Hank Green, 'decreasing world suck', inspiring a community doing awesome things, many charity, humanitarian & fundraiser projects, new videos every Tuesday + Friday (except for Pizzamas...) The two quotes on this page were said by John Green.

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I respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I live and work, the Nyoongar people. I pay my respects to their elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge the culture and stories of the oldest living continuous culture in our world.

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