“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
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Reading is Revolutionary! When we read diverse books, our world opens up and can build solidarity across difference.
all people deserve to be treated with dignity and recognition and be acknowledged of their basic human rights. This small library’s commitment hopes to further that recognition and acknowledgement for people of color and disadvantage communities everywhere.
I think it’s important to have diverse reading material available for everyone! I think it brings a community together.
I made a promise in my bestt friends honor {that passed away} to change my life and others for the better and this is something im passionate about. Even in death he is making me want to be a better person.
As a POC myself, I want the people around me to feel seen, represented and valued. It is important to me to uplift non-White voices and center the stories of people silenced and cast aside for way too long.
I am a children’s librarian, and our library has made a commitment to diversify our collection. There are so many wonderful books where children can see themselves in the characters and experiences. Children can also walk in the shoes of someone who is different through books!
The world is big and diverse. If you don’t read about peoples unlike yourself, it is you who are impoverished