It is important for young people to read literature that reflects their own life and also expands their experiences of the world. from shutterstock.com December 22, 2019 5 Australian books that can help young people understand their place in the world Larissa McLean Davies, The University of Melbourne; Jessica Gannaway, The University of Melbourne; Lucy Buzacott, The University of Melbourne, and Sarah E. Truman, The University of Melbourne Reading texts by and about diverse Australians will change the ways all young people see themselves and their communities. Here are five such books.