“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 am taking the Read in Color pledge to remind myself and others how important it is to take ACTIVE steps to lift up diversity and representation in books for all ages and to support the literary works of BIPOC.
Empathy and understanding comes from knowledge. There is nothing like reading to live in someone else’s shoes.
Love having our little library. Closed during pandemic. Hoping to open soon.
Every child should feel they are represented.
Because all colors matter and I love me a book with pictures!