“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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This library is for all people and readers need to be able to see themselves, as well as those that are different than themselves.
My LFL is open to everyone so it needs to read & look like everyone. That is sharing. That is being inclusive.
For too long the publishing companies have ignored the talent and critical need for books to reflect the diversity of our communities- instead forcing a standard of whiteness. I hope my little free library can help shift this trend and help us all expand our horizons.
My little free library features children and teenage books focused on Diversity and Acceptance
John F. Kennedy Elementary.
We need more books that represent our diversity.
Because I’m an educator and a Reading Specialist for over 25 years!