“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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Because everyone deserves to feel seen
Community care is a radical act
Our Little Free Library is an all-inclusive, all-ages Library. Our hope is that our community can come together, share books, and encourage one another through the sharing of stories. We encourage the community to share|experience books by all authors to ensure everyone has opportunities to feel seen, heard and valued.
Diversity and inclusion are crucial in my area due to our cultural mix. Embracing all races, religions, and the LGBTQIA community nurtures tolerance, kindness, and compassion in children, shaping them into empathetic adults.
I think it’s important to share all stories
As a young LGBTQIA+ member, Read in Color books would help me a lot with my gender identity and sexuality. I strongly encourage all to pledge so we can build a better world together.
Because joy is resistance!
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It is our mandate to educate and uplift the people in our community. Reading is a certain way to do so, the top of many chocies.