Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild resonated with me as a child, illustrating the experiences of three outsider sisters in a large, chaotic family home, much like mine.
Under Milk Wood, which I read at 14 while playing Captain Cat, captivated me with its poetic language and diverse characters, becoming an early influence on my writing.
The Kon-Tiki Expedition awakened my sense of adventure as a teenager, providing an exhilarating escape from my suburban life and inspiring my future travels.
Audre Lorde's Sister Outsider profoundly impacted my understanding of voice and activism, emphasizing that silence won't protect us and challenging the systems of oppression.
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