“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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Every child needs to know that who they are is accepted.
I am always looking to encourage more diverse media. There is no default setting for humanity and our works should reflect that. It gives the opportunity to tell more interesting and diverse stories.
Literature and storytelling are viable ways to educate folks about diversity. Books that portray characters of different backgrounds, attitudes and cultures promote understanding and awareness of the challenges faced and gifts offered by those unlike oneself.
I believe that all children should have books that they can see themselves in. Books that they can relate too. I love some of my new diverse books. I have a book that’s all about what family looks like. And it’s amazing how different everyone’s family looks like.
Good stories transcend all human experiences, and everyone should be able to find themselves in a book.