“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
8287 pledges
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I’m already doing this. I’m learning a lot from such books as “Coming of Age in Mississippi” by Anne Moody, & Robin DiAngelo’s “What Does It Mean to Be White?” DiAngelo is illuminating about the many elements of cultural beliefs. I also enjoy discovering different books for children & YA.
Let’s make a change š
Diversity makes us better!
I believe in inclusion and diversity and hope to see a more inclusive and diverse workforce and student population that would also bring about a decrease in crime. I want to empower people and believe we are stronger as a community and stronger when we act together.
Iām a High school librarian. Making sure all of my students are represented has been a goal of mine. Taking the pledge solidifies my promise
As a literacy expert,I believe books are windows and mirrors and kids should see themselves represented in a positive light in books! Diverse literature is necessary to building inclusive communities!
My mother was a librarian and, obviously, encouraged me to read -everything. She told me at a young age that the only way to understand others is to read what they write. She was right.