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Mirrors + Windows: Reading Challenge by Christine Pride via Cup of Jo
2 participants (333 books)
Overview
https://cupofjo.com/2025/01/28/a-reading-challenge-whos-in/
... Consider this your gentle reminder to think about what entertainment content you’re gravitating toward and also perhaps to accept a challenge — or I would actually call it an invitation — to consider branching out in 2025 to discover a book (or movie or TV show) that reflects a different perspective and background from your own and not just an honor of Black or Asian History months or Pride. And read this book with your book club!
Note: I created this list from Christine's recommended books and from the 345 (and counting) comments in this post. Last updated 3/4/2025.
Note: I created this list from Christine's recommended books and from the 345 (and counting) comments in this post. Last updated 3/4/2025.
From a commenter: I love the idea oft-discussed with children’s books that “some books should be mirrors, and some should be windows,” which applies equally to adults– the familiar joy of seeing yourself in a book is incomparable and so needed, just as the expansive curiosity and delight of looking into someone’s world.
I first heard the concept of “window books” and “mirror books” in the context of children’s books — windows that let you see a different experience, mirrors that reflect your experience back to you.
I first heard the concept of “window books” and “mirror books” in the context of children’s books — windows that let you see a different experience, mirrors that reflect your experience back to you.
Mirrors + Windows: Reading Challenge by Christine Pride via Cup of Jo
2 participants (333 books)
Overview
https://cupofjo.com/2025/01/28/a-reading-challenge-whos-in/
... Consider this your gentle reminder to think about what entertainment content you’re gravitating toward and also perhaps to accept a challenge — or I would actually call it an invitation — to consider branching out in 2025 to discover a book (or movie or TV show) that reflects a different perspective and background from your own and not just an honor of Black or Asian History months or Pride. And read this book with your book club!
Note: I created this list from Christine's recommended books and from the 345 (and counting) comments in this post. Last updated 3/4/2025.
Note: I created this list from Christine's recommended books and from the 345 (and counting) comments in this post. Last updated 3/4/2025.
From a commenter: I love the idea oft-discussed with children’s books that “some books should be mirrors, and some should be windows,” which applies equally to adults– the familiar joy of seeing yourself in a book is incomparable and so needed, just as the expansive curiosity and delight of looking into someone’s world.
I first heard the concept of “window books” and “mirror books” in the context of children’s books — windows that let you see a different experience, mirrors that reflect your experience back to you.
I first heard the concept of “window books” and “mirror books” in the context of children’s books — windows that let you see a different experience, mirrors that reflect your experience back to you.
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