“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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Everyone needs to know they are valid
Our ELCA church is participating in the Reconciling In Christ program and this is a natural extension of that. All are welcome, and books are for everyone!
I am a Librarian! We must amplify all voices and read freely.
I think it very important all children see themselves in books but also to see others in books. My library caters to baby to young adult book.
How can we grow as individuals without exposure to different ideas and opinions? How can we broaden our world without learning about different lifestyles, cultures, and religions? I believe that reading makes us more compassionate. Reading a book is like stepping into someone else’s shoes and learning what they know.
Girlz Empowered is take the Read in Color pledge to show our support and dedication to advancing, encouraging, and education community youth to read, share knowledge, and be the change!