“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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For me, to read in color is to see the world as it really is. We need to advocate for diversity as this is where great ideas live. We all deserve to have a voice no matter the color of our skin, where we come from or who we love.
When we educate, we don’t incarcerate. Books, books, books help expand visions, inform minds and help people rise.
To build a more inclusive just society
Because it takes a village, and it’s easier to work within a village if you have a little perspective of the others around you.
As a multi-cultural family and educator of disabled and diverse students, I understand the need for people to be able to relate to the characters in their stories. Seeing someone like themselves can inspire!
It’s incredibly important that we all commit to read and share diverse books.