“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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We are committed to providing to our community books by authors who are Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color, and with central characters who are.
Recognition is Crucial.
Everyone needs to see themselves represented in books. Books shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
To get more diverse books into the hands of my students.