“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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I’m an avid reader, and I’m always interested in finding new and interesting books to read. Part of that includes books that represent people who are different than me!
As someone who grew up always seeing myself depicted in stories and media, I feel that everyone deserves to have this same experience. It’s important for all people to fee that they are important and relevant, especially at young ages.
In order to build a lifelong love of reading, children must see themselves in the books that they read. Little Free Library’s Read in Color effort is doing this and making all the difference to families with young children.
Our organization is committed to ensuring children in our service area have access to books celebrating diversity.