“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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I work with a diverse population and I am always looking for books that my students can identify with.
It’s so important to always be learning, growing, and overcoming our biases. Reading is one of the great ways to do that, even from home!
I believe the message behind the pledge is an important issue and needs to be addressed. This is a way to do so.
This little library is outside an elementary school. It is important for all students to be able to find themselves in books.
Because I am a volunteer educator in diversity equity and inclusion
We read to walk in the footsteps of others, and learn new ways of being and understanding our shared world. We need all voices telling their own stories to paint the fullest picture of possibilities.