The Inner Library
Where storytelling becomes self-discovery
Welcome to the Inner Library
A new kind of storytelling experience
Everyone has an inner library—a place where memories, experiences, and the stories we connect with are stored.
The Inner Library uses fiction as a safe and creative way to access this inner world, reveal emotional insights, and spark meaningful conversations.
At its heart is The Inner Library Map—a simple, powerful guide to help you see yourself in the stories you love. Whether you’re a young adult fiction reader, an educator, therapist, or parent, The Inner Library offers ways to connect your reading life to your inner life.
Not just reading for escape - reading for reflection and growth.
Who is the Inner Library for?
For anyone who believes that stories don’t just entertain us - they expand us
You’ll feel at home here if you’re:
YA Fiction Readers
You love big feelings, bold characters, and unforgettable love stories that stay with you.Educators & Professionals
You believe in the power of story and self‑awareness to inspire growth and connection.Parents & Carers
You want to support your teen’s inner world and spark meaningful conversations through the stories you share.
Where your story meets the stories you love
How can the Inner Library help?
Connect the books you love to the life you’re living
Through The Inner Library Map, newsletter, and tools, you can:
Discover why certain characters and stories resonate so deeply with you
See the emotional themes and patterns running through your reading life
Find language for your feelings using story as a bridge
Share stories in ways that spark empathy, insight, and growth - in yourself and others
Whether you’re reading for yourself or guiding someone else’s reading journey, The Inner Library offers a deeper way to engage with fiction - and with yourself.
The stories you love can change the way you live
The Inner Library in action
Harness the power of story to create real‑world change
Work with Jodie to share The Inner Library in schools, organisations, and personal projects—anywhere stories can spark connection and growth.
Speaking & Keynotes – Inspiring talks on the power of fiction for emotional insight and self‑awareness
Workshops – Interactive sessions for schools, libraries, and professional groups
Consulting – Helping educators and organisations integrate story‑led approaches
Coaching – Supporting people to connect with creativity, purpose, and clarity through story
Curriculum Resources – Story‑based tools that build emotional literacy in classrooms and programs
All offerings are grounded in the Inner Library Map - a simple, powerful way to explore the inner world, spark conversations, and inspire growth.
Where fiction fuels insight, connection, and change
About the Inner Library Map
A framework for connecting your reading life to your inner life
At the heart of The Inner Library is the Inner Library Map - a simple, powerful guide to exploring your inner world through fiction.
It’s made up of four interconnected spaces:
Inner Library Archive - A catalogue of your inner world
Bookshelf of Becoming - The stories you tell yourself
Story Portal – The fiction that stirs your self‑discovery
Reading Room – The calm, curious presence at the centre of it all
By using the Inner Library Map, you can see how the stories you love - and the ones you tell yourself - reflect your emotions, beliefs, and growth.
Spark insights and inspire growth
Hello, I’m Jodie Benveniste
Author | Psychologist | Creator of The Inner Library
My background in psychology, education, and emotional wellbeing has shaped my belief that stories can do more than entertain—they can guide us inward, help us make sense of ourselves, and open up space for healing.
As an author, I write heart-expanding young adult fiction filled with big feelings, deep connections, and emotional healing.
Through The Inner Library, I explore how storytelling can become a path to self-discovery—supporting readers, educators, and creatives to connect more deeply with the stories they love, and the inner worlds they reveal.
When I’m not writing or reflecting on stories, you’ll find me reading a great book, sipping tea, enjoying dark chocolate, or walking in the national park near my home.
Turning the love of story into a journey of self‑discovery
Take the next step
Whether you’re here to dive into a story, spark reflection, or bring The Inner Library to your world - there’s a way to begin
Discover Jodie’s heart‑expanding young adult fiction that stays with you long after the last page
Receive story‑led insights and reflections to help you read, and live, more deeply
Find out how The Inner Library can support your goals through speaking, workshops, resources, or collaboration