“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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We are located in a very diverse community, our neighbors are Hispanic or Latino, Asian, Caucasian, African American, American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian.
This book box says: We are here >with you< to learn of your culture's and support you however we can…
Come let's Grow Together!
All people need to see themselves and learn about people different from themselves in the stories they read. Humans are amazing and wonderful in so many ways!
If you can’t see it, you can’t be it.
Diversity is under attack in this country. We’ve gained so much by being a diverse country let’s not lose what we’ve gained!
Because everyone is a part of the world and literature!
Reading expands our awareness, our minds, and our hearts!