“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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How wonderful to include everyone in books and reading books!
Everyone deserves to see themselves as the hero of a story.
Everyone should be able to see role models who look like themselves. Books can function like mirrors on your own lives or windows through which you can learn about people different from yourselves. Books are treasures for people of all ages, races, and backgrounds.
I’ve also been drawn to diverse voices in art, literature and music. I believe it’s time books were more representative of our community.
Reading opens my eyes and takes me places I will never be able to travel to.
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