“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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Windows and mirrors! It is important for us to see ourselves and see others in what we read.
I am a teacher who believes that all children should see themselves in literature.
It is so important to represent our diverse world in literature and for children to see themselves in books and and know that anything is possible for people of every color!
I write and read diverse children’s books because, like mirrors and windows, it’s important for children to see themselves reflected in the pages of books and to see into the experiences of others unlike themselves.
I live in a rural area with a very large Hispanic population. I would love to offer more bilingual children’s books to them.
I love to read different books.
Diverse books are very important to our community and culture.