“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 believe that Read in Color will inculcate further compassion, empathy, and understanding!
I’m a school librarian and committed to change for racial justice.
Because my white daughter deserves reading experiences that look like the world not just like her and her BIPOC peers deserve to see themselves in all the books, not just a handful of them.
Because it is important for all children to see themselves represented in books.
I want my students to see everyone in their readings!