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.