“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 just started my own little free library in town. I’d love to expose people to books they might not think to choose on their own
Do what you can with what you have, small changes lead to big movements.
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leading expands minds, imaginations and hearts as no other medium can. It’s a way to share in our humanity.and bridge gaps in understanding different cultures around this globe we all call home. Reading from a broad spectrum of authors allows us to walk a mile in many shoes.
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I agree that there are few enough books available to children especially that do not follow the White heterosexual sterotype. I look forward to sharing some of my grandson’s books on female scientists and jurists, and LGBTQ people.
We have a beautifully diverse neighborhood of readers!
It’s important for readers to see themselves in books and have a look into the world of others.