“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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It is imperative for my granddaughter to read about people who look like her and value the skin she is in.
I live in a very poverty area and have diverse neighbors and children in my area…we all need to share…and experience each other’s feelings and gifts…traditions
I think that reading diversely is very important for everyone to do, but I think it is even more important the diverse people to be able to see themselves in books.
Our mission statement is “Empowerment Through Literacy” at our non-profit. We help people learning to read and write, GED completion, Childrens “Read to Succeed” programs and English Second Language programs. We have learned that people will enjoy the experience if we can offer books in all colors!!
First, I believe diversity stands a chance to the other “guy” that while more lucrative, attractive, easier, relaxed, and favored young people should have something important to complete and accomplish. The correlations are better and measurable. I’m signing the Read in Color pledge to stand for something better.
Reading diverse books to see new perspectives