“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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This is a passion of my daughter and I. We feel the children need more education about diversity in our area. We are trying to put lots of diverse books in our library to educate. Hope we can be chosen to receive some books for our library.
Equity and inclusion are important to us and to our neighborhood. We will continue to strive to serve our diverse and wonderful community!
I teach future teachers. Our books should be windows and mirrors for all students and their intersectional identities.
Reading is a primary force for change
I’m trying to better educate myself by learning about other viewpoints and histories and to be a better role my model for my children.
it improves thinking and unity
The beautiful variety of people in pur home and our neighborhhod shoukd be reflected in the books that people read, the history that is remembered, and the cultures that are celebrated.
Some of the most amazing and beautiful books that I have ever read have been written by people of color.
Everyone deserves to feel included and represented in books.