“It is essential that all people have the opportunity to see themselves represented with dignity and humanity in the books that we share. This promotes the growth of wellbeing, understanding, and acceptance in our world.”
LITTLE FREE LIBRARY AT HASTINGS HOUSE COOP
HASTINGS ON HUDSON, NEW YORK
“Everyone deserves to see themselves in the books they read and the stories they love.”
MR. PEBBLE’S MEMORIAL LIBRARY
OLD BRIDGE, NEW JERSEY
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If anything is important, it’s you – as you are.
Reading diverse books opens the doorway to new perspectives, fosters greater empathy, and celebrates/normalizes differences. It’s also so powerful when a young person sees themselves represented in a character or story.
To empower the local community!
We know that all humans benefit from learning stories and history that expands our understanding of the world. Sharing books is an awesome way we can all do this work – I promise to make sure my local Little Free Libraries represent this beautiful diversity!
I vow to empower young children & their families, committing to all that comes from the beauty in every cultural difference, intersecting similarities, and to share the truth from books of generational history that has for too long—gone without sharing—we must celebrate, appreciate & connect through storytelling!
We should all feel welcome and seen in our books and stories. I want to ensure everyone feels represented in the books we provide because we’re better together.