![]() ![]() ![]() And right now I do not think Australian culture is truly represented in our books, film, TV, or journalism, etc. I am always going to wish for more Australian content – because I think a healthy society is one that tells its own stories, and interrogates itself through their art. But the way to avoid the trap of thinking that there is any “default” story or storyteller, is to make sure as many people and experiences are represented and have a seat at the decision-making table when it comes time to decide what books are “worthy” and will be seen on shelves.Ģ) Do you feel that Australians, and Australia as a whole, are represented enough, with so much of our media being American based? We are led to believe that the “default” or “everyman” story is about and by the Caucasian, cisgendered, heteronormative, able-bodied (just think of the set-texts you read in school, for instance) but that’s not the world, and those are certainly not the only stories in it.Īs for how diversity and inclusivity nurtures the publishing industry? That’s almost as hard to answer. So the notion that only one type of story (or storyteller) gets told is frightening and limiting. It is fundamental to human existence to tell tales, and pass on our knowledge, empathy, and creativity through storytelling. Honestly, this is like asking why books are important – or why stories are. ![]() 1) Why is diversity and representation so important in literature? How does including diverse books change and nurture the publishing industry? ![]()
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