The books that Lisa Simpson reads say a lot about our collective zeitgeist.
"Guatemala City-based Carmen López is the curator behind the popular Instagram account, Simpsons Library. With an unparalleled insight into the books these dysfunctional characters read, we asked Carmen to compile a bookshelf that reflects her favourite covers from the show. With her selections, the art director has treated us to a portrait of her favorite character. 'My favourite character is without a doubt Lisa. She is smart, an idealist, a vegetarian, a strong environmentalist, a feminist and a buddhist. She loves school, Jazz, playing the baritone saxophone, reading and ponies. Who wouldn’t want to be like her?'
"'She’s also the most avid reader in Springfield,' says Carmen. 'Through the books she reads we can discover a deeper side of Lisa. She is also a character everyone, especially women and girls can relate to. Even though she’s only eight years old, Lisa faces all kinds of situations that many of us find ourselves dealing with. That’s why it’s easy for me (and others) to identify with her'”.
Article: Lisa Simpson’s Bookshelf: From the Curator of Instagram’s Simpsons Library