“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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We live in a very diverse world and it’s up to us to learn about each other, accept our differences and love one another. I pledge to help make a difference one community at at time.
I believe in the power of representation!
If you can see it, you can be it.
Books transport readers of all ages, but if the reader can’t see themselves represented in the story they are less likely to believe they can take those adventures.
Children need to see books that provide windows and mirrors to their lives.
To promote education and equality
Everyone should be inspired by reading books with diverse characters.