“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 love that kids love to read.
Because diversity is important and everyone should have access to books that show the world in color and kids deserve to see themselves represented in books and media.
Everyone should have easy access to books that represent themselves and help to reinforce a positive identity
Our little library should match our neighborhood- diverse and kind!
I’m a California Indian descendant and contribute to the LFL Native initiative – we need more books for kids that accurately share a worldview from marginalized people
Every child deserves the respect for hey are and that includes reading materials that show our global diversity as well as our physical diversity.
We all benefit from learning about how the beautiful diversity of humanity experiences the world! My kids have Irish and East Indian roots and enjoy seeing people like them represented in books. We want to help everyone see themselves represented in our diverse community.
I read a lot and a great variety! I want to share that love with the world so that we can grow closer as a community of literate and compassionate humans.
We’re not there, if we’re still counting. As a writer, I seek to expand the range of characters and activities. in my work.