“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
8334 pledges
and counting...
All children need to be able to see themselves in books!
As a school librarian I am committed to having all of my students represented in our library!
I love that my daughter has a diverse set of friends and I want to celebrate each of them!
Everyone is welcome here
It’s so important to learn about others lives and experiences.
Diversity in books I read & those available to the community
Reading and then sharing diverse books in my neighbourhood will help create an inclusive and safe community for all. Empathy and understanding comes from broadening our horizons.
Pages on Pennington is committed to the mission of “Read in Color,” by sharing diverse books in our community.
Reading diverse perspectives builds knowledge, creates understanding, opens hearts, and leads to actions that support a just and equitable society.