We often hear about how "representation matters". But I’m not quite sure those who have no trouble finding books in which they see themselves – because there are so many they don’t even have to think about it – really understand why it is so important. It’s not just about being able to point at a character and say, "I know this person; this is me." Seeing yourself in a book can have a much bigger impact than simple recognition. For me, reading about someone who was going through similar experiences as me helped me through one of the scariest periods of my life.
Under Rose Tainted Skies by Louise Gornall (proof) - Agoraphobia confines Norah to the house she shares with her mother.
