“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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Diverse books support caring communities
I want to bring reading to the immigrant children in my neighborhood.
Because I can…I care…I read…I learn…I can share.
Be different,
0NE W0RLD!
I pledge to “Read in Color” to better understand and empathize with my student’s experiences.
I would like to bring awareness to the importance of access to diverse books.