“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’m taking the Read in Color pledge because I’m a LFL owner and I want to educate myself and others on choosing more diverse books. I want everyone in our community to have access to books that speak to them and their world.
In honor of Black History Month
To become a better ally.
To let children see other children who may or may not look like them
We want to be able to have diverse books available to our students. “Every child. One voice”
I try to include books by authors of color and about diverse children and families in both of the LFL I am the steward of.
I want the world better. Especially for my biracial grandchildren. A world where rainbows are loved.
To help the students in my community see themselves in the books they read and have access to