Thanks, @AceOnRoam for tagging me for influential #FiveBooks!
The Lightning Thief: my first inspiration for writing
Indian Horse: made me recognize Canadian lit/history as valuable
Do Not Say We Have Nothing: pushed me to want to read from a variety of countires/perspectives
What is Not Yours is Not Yours: Oyeyemi's unique voice rekindled my desire to write
The Soil Will Save Us: made me realize I want to pursue a career with the environment