Words have the power to inspire. To shake up a revolution. To shape young and already wise minds. Literature and books allow us to see the world through a new lens. To hear the words from prolific icons and travel in time. As an educator and bibliophile, I believe books and writing are the most influential force in society. If we ignore the power hidden within words, both ours and other diverse voices, the world may never be what it is. A place, a society, longing and striving to dream; to fight; to learn.