“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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For my biracial kids so they can know an understand other people.
We live in one of the most diverse suburbs in DFW, and are proud of it. Our library should reflect support and reflect that diversity.
Children need to see themselves and their peers represented in the world around them.
All kids should she themselves their future, and people to aspire to in books 😍
Books are windows and mirrors. It’s crucial for our readers to see themselves in books they read! Diversifying bookshelves is beyond importatn. Thank you, LFL for this worthy initiative!
Because books should be windows AND mirrors!