The English that I studied when I was in school was fairly limited to the British Isles and North America (more specifically, the U.S.).
Teaching the IB DP, with its emphasis on literature of the wider English speaking world and literature in translation, has really opened my mind to authors outside of the traditional canon.
Living in London, too, is a bibliophile’s dream: there are so many publishing houses promoting new authors and works, and my school’s location in the heart of the city means that we can really take advantage of some of the latest talks and events. Literature really is a window to the world!