I have included some good resources for reading that I enjoyed.

Novels

Legacy: Trauma, Story, and Indigenous Healing written by: Suzanne Methot

• A book written by an Indigenous author giving insights into history of colonialism, intergenerational trauma, and healiing.

The Little Book of Big Explorations written by: Jheni Osman

• A book of adventuries and discoveries that have shaped the world.

The History of Europe in Bite-Sized Chunks written by: Jacob F. Field

• A book detailing many influential historical European events.

Poetry

Origin Stories for a Scar written by: Kate Hargreaves

• A list poem taking the reader on a journey of words and images to the overall meaning of healing and growth.

Touchscreen written by: Marshall Jones

• A spoken word poem that is implying we are becoming too reliant on technology. Humans need actual touch, interactions, and connections that technology cannot provide.

Name written by: Hiwot Adilow

• A spoken word poem where Hiwot emphasizes names are a part of someone’s identity.

Essays

Brain Fog: An Essay written by: A.H. Reaume

• A lyric essay of scattered thoughts leading to the message of human interdependance.