“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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To bring diversity to our growing community.
Reading diverse books is very important for our kids!
We have raised our family in a diverse environment, as our family is diverse. Our family has been, and continues to be, blessed beyond words by the interesting and genuinely kind people no matter what race, orientation or socio-economic, etc. We surround ourselves with kind people always and foremost.
Reading develops empathy! Reading diverse books is essential for finding common ground and connecting with people who may seem different – but who are just like you!
Our mission is to support the efforts of parents and teachers to start or expand anti-racist, anti-bias home or classroom libraries & reading experiences for youth and children and for those libraries to seed deeper conversations and opportunities for action around racial equity in our community.