The nearest library to the Hopi reservation is in a town more than 60 miles away, and Lori Nuvayestewa, Walpi Senior Youth Coordinator, wanted to change that. Lori worked with… Continue reading Steward Spotlight: Village of Walpi
Category: Read in Color
Diversifying Denver’s Little Free Libraries with ‘Read in Color’ Program
We are thrilled to launch our Read in Color diverse books initiative in Denver in partnership with local charity BookGive. Through the initiative, ten new Little Free Library book-sharing boxes will be established… Continue reading Diversifying Denver’s Little Free Libraries with ‘Read in Color’ Program
In the Bay Area, Thousands of Diverse Books Flood Little Free Libraries
Finding inclusive, culturally relevant books to read just got easier in the Bay Area! Today we introduced our Read in Color diverse-books initiative in San Francisco in collaboration with Access Books Bay Area… Continue reading In the Bay Area, Thousands of Diverse Books Flood Little Free Libraries
Meet the Independent Booksellers Who Helped Make Read in Color Possible in 2021
We love book people. In the year since the launch of our Read in Color program, we’ve had the opportunity to work with even more incredible book people in the form… Continue reading Meet the Independent Booksellers Who Helped Make Read in Color Possible in 2021
Phoenix Welcomes ‘Read in Color’ Initiative to Share Diverse Books in Little Free Libraries
The Read in Color diverse-books initiative has arrived in Phoenix! In collaboration with Valley Leadership’s Impact Maker Education Team, Southwest Human Development, and Phoenix Rotary 100, ten new Little Free Library book-sharing boxes… Continue reading Phoenix Welcomes ‘Read in Color’ Initiative to Share Diverse Books in Little Free Libraries
Thousands of Diverse Books Are Coming to Greater Atlanta’s Little Free Libraries
Georgia is on our minds! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Read in Color diverse books initiative in the Atlanta metro area. Through this partnership with Family Literacy of Georgia… Continue reading Thousands of Diverse Books Are Coming to Greater Atlanta’s Little Free Libraries
Sharing Diverse Books in Ferguson, Missouri, through the ‘Read in Color’ Initiative
It’s time to celebrate diverse books in Ferguson! We have launched the Read in Color initiative to Ferguson, Missouri, in partnership with some amazing organizations: the City of Ferguson, Ferguson Youth Initiative, and Ferguson Public Library.… Continue reading Sharing Diverse Books in Ferguson, Missouri, through the ‘Read in Color’ Initiative
Two Teachers Introduce Artist-Designed Little Free Libraries and ‘Read in Color’ Initiative in Kalamazoo
Thirty-two colorful Little Free Library book-sharing boxes will call Kalamazoo, Michigan, home thanks to local educators Dionna Roberts and Kellen Deau. Each library was hand-painted by a local artist; they feature… Continue reading Two Teachers Introduce Artist-Designed Little Free Libraries and ‘Read in Color’ Initiative in Kalamazoo
In New York City, Little Free Libraries Share Diverse Books Through ‘Read in Color’ Initiative
New York City is home to five special Little Free Library book-sharing boxes—one for each borough—highlighting books that feature diverse content, characters, and creators. The neighborhood libraries are part of the… Continue reading In New York City, Little Free Libraries Share Diverse Books Through ‘Read in Color’ Initiative
Detroit Launches ‘Read in Color’ Initiative to Share Diverse Books in Little Free Libraries
We are thrilled to announce that the Read in Color diverse books initiative has arrived in Detroit! Working in partnership with Brilliant Detroit we are bringing 14 new Little Free Library book-sharing boxes… Continue reading Detroit Launches ‘Read in Color’ Initiative to Share Diverse Books in Little Free Libraries