Read in Color Pledge Wall

young female child opening the door to a little free library

“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


8268 pledges

and counting...

Amy Shook
Dublin, OH, United States

Through diverse reading we gain empathy and understanding of others.

Lynne Smejkal, Absecon Creek Book Swap LFL
ABSECON, NJ, United States

I have always encouraged inclusivity and respect & acceptance of others with my children and now grandchildren.

Raschke Family Little Free Library
DE PERE, WI, United States
Kathleen O'Malley
Oak Park, IL, United States

so our children can learn how to love everyone!

McKinley JHS Little Free Library
Brooklyn, NY, United States

To share books that represent our diverse community!

Laurel Elementary School Little Free Library
Bloomfield, CT, United States
Stewardess Sydney, Oak Glen Neighborhood Library
Toms River, NJ, United States

Immersing oneself in the cultures of others through reading can help rid ignorance. Reading in color can instead, plant & create a better understanding and perspective of a much bigger colorful world around us. May reading in color encourage you to make colorful friends.

Rhonda heikkinen
Rockland, MI, United States

Every story deserves to be told

Kendra Scott
Austin, TX, United States
Lisa Glazer
Ballston Spa, NY, United States

I believe that all individuals should see themselves represented in the books they access!

Dana BillionDollar Lady Williams
Clifton, NJ, United States

Representation matters. Read in Color leads the way in making sure that diverse voices are seen and heard in the pages of books. One world!

Akasha's Magickal Little Free Library
Amenia, NY, United States
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