“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
8297 pledges
and counting...
We love our diverse neighborhood and want to do the best we can to reflect the experience and interests of our readers.
Situated in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Corlears Hook Park is surrounded by a neighborhood filled with a diversity of cultures, religions, incomes, and languages. We take pride in providing community programming in the park that bring these communities together for the common goal of improving and enjoying the park.
We are READING IN COLOR in Rancho Cucamonga, CA!
I believe it is important to diversify your child’s book collection by exposing them to book with characters of all ethnicities. This is a great step toward cultivating cultural awareness and becoming more accepting of those that differ from us.
SIUE’s department of Intercollegiate Athletics established this LFL that pops up at home games, matches, and camps. Kids of all ages may browse selections curated with a focus on celebrating difference while fostering community. It was introduced through their “Cultural Literacy for the Win!” campaign, championing diversity, equity, & inclusion.