“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 am taking the Read in Color pledge because I think everyone needs to feel loved and accepted.
I am a Chicana Feminist M(other)scholar living in San Antonio, Texas.
Ebony is the black horse across the street. Horizon is the blond horse. They’ll take treats from anyone, because they don’t discriminate! And neither do we!
Everyone deserves to have the opportunity to read books that reflect their own experiences as well as books that help develop empathy for people with different life experiences.
Reading is all about inclusion.
I value representation of all my neighbors, family, and friends in books. I want others to feel as though they can relate to the characters!