“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
8264 pledges
and counting...
As a retired teacher, I have seen first hand the joy of my students seeing themselves in books!
As a mom & former teacher, I know how important representation is for ALL.
I have taken the Read in Color pledge and fully support this program because our disadvantaged BIPOC community members should have access to books that speak to them and have characters and plots that are representative who they are.
Sharing diverse books is important to me
Understanding and knowledge are powerful tools. libraries hold the key to understanding different, cultures & communities – thru books we can all meet different people and cultures all around the world or right here in our own community
because it’s morally and ethically the ‘right’ thing to do–for everyone!