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The Power of Representation in Literature and Media | Sofia Akel | Voice #89
Manage episode 422969698 series 3356738
"Challenge yourself to watch or read or play something that you would normally turn your nose up at...you'll be surprised at what you might enjoy." - Sofia Akel
About Sofia Akel: Sofia Akel is the founder of the Free Books Campaign, a community interest company dedicated to distributing books by authors of colour to those who can't afford or access them. As of 2020, the campaign has shared over 8,000 books across the UK. An advocate for representation in literature, Sofia hopes to make diverse stories commonplace rather than niche.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Origins of the Free Books Campaign
4:13 - Importance of representation in literature
7:20 - Impactful books that shifted perspectives
14:45 - Personal journey and experiences
20:56 - Audacity and entrepreneurial spirit
28:31 - Moving experiences from the campaign's impact
31:34 - Where to find books by Black authors
33:15 - Vision for representation in literature & media
35:34 - The power of reading in shaping perspectives
39:55 - Changing perspectives
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Manage episode 422969698 series 3356738
"Challenge yourself to watch or read or play something that you would normally turn your nose up at...you'll be surprised at what you might enjoy." - Sofia Akel
About Sofia Akel: Sofia Akel is the founder of the Free Books Campaign, a community interest company dedicated to distributing books by authors of colour to those who can't afford or access them. As of 2020, the campaign has shared over 8,000 books across the UK. An advocate for representation in literature, Sofia hopes to make diverse stories commonplace rather than niche.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Origins of the Free Books Campaign
4:13 - Importance of representation in literature
7:20 - Impactful books that shifted perspectives
14:45 - Personal journey and experiences
20:56 - Audacity and entrepreneurial spirit
28:31 - Moving experiences from the campaign's impact
31:34 - Where to find books by Black authors
33:15 - Vision for representation in literature & media
35:34 - The power of reading in shaping perspectives
39:55 - Changing perspectives
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✉️ Visit our website and signup to the newsletter here: https://www.1000voicesuk.com/
Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000voicesuk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1000voicesuk/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1000voicesuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/1000VoicesUK
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1000VoicesUK/
🔗 Connect with Tevin on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tevinkittoe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tevinkittoe
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tevinkittoe/
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