“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 think it’s important we have more access to books that are of color. I am half Asian and would love to see books of different heritage come through my library.
As a children’s book author, I’m committed to building diversity in children’s literature.
Every child should be able to see themselves on the pages of a book.
I am taking this pledge because I was not exposed to BIPOC and LBGT+ literature so I am working to educate myself and others now.
EVERYONE deserves respect and equal treatment!
I believe in it.
To know and understand each other requires sharing diverse stories!
I believe it’s a wonderful idea and live the meaning it carries.
Share books for all in our library!
We need to provide books for all of our children and we also have the responsibility to provide children with books that represent all of our families and neighbors so the children see themselves in the stories.