“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
9078 pledges
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Carthage Enactus created a project this year called DiversiReads that aims to foster unity and belonging, bridge racial divides, and empower the next generation of leaders by providing access to diverse reading materials for local youth in the Kenosha community. This initiative aligns perfectly with our goals!
I want my son’s to really be crazy about reading. I love reading so I want them to know reading will better there life
All children should see themselves in literature and know they are enough
Diverse voices are important and should be celebrated!
My neighborhood is fairly divers. I enjoy being able to offer that represent a wide range of people I search libraries book stores to find kids’ book of Blacks, Asian, Native Americans,, Whites ,old people, disable, and some GLBTQ.If I cannot find diverse books I stick with animals.
It is the right thing to do! Love one another!
I have recently decided to put as many books from banned book lists in my LFL. The Read in Color Pledge seems very aligned with my goal.
Diversity is what makes the world beautiful. Let’s represent all peoples and embrace and learn about our differences.
Diversity is the core of literature.
Inclusivity and representation matters!
I have many people of color in ny family.