n the age of a choice of print books, e-readers, tablets and smartphones, it’s never been a better time to be a reader. This Conversation article recommends 5 Australian books that can help young Australians understand their place in the world.

Alfred Tatum, a US education professor specialising in literacy for African American boys, coined the term “bookprint”. He said it’s something we all have – a list of books that have impacted how we see ourselves and the world.

What we read matters. Reading shapes the way we see the world, increases our understanding of others, and helps us imagine different narratives for ourselves.

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