“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 have a few families of color in my neighborhood and would like to have books for the children.
Jersey City NJ is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the US. Jersey City is a welcoming & our residents are proud to be living in a city full of music, art and vibrancy. Diversity + Inclusion = Community
Knowledge gained, can bring about better understanding!
Reading is the greatest way to fight ignorance.
The more we understand each other, the more we love, the stronger we are.
To enhance our already beautiful and diverse neighborhood
The more we know about other cultures, the more we can appreciate them, respect them, and be kind to others.
Never enough ways to support reading!
I grew up knowing so little of the varied life experiences in the world. I want to help us know more, be better to one another.