“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 a person of color, but only in the last few years have I begun to see and understand the privileges that I had. As you say, everyone deserves to see their likenesses in books.
Sappho’s Library was created to accomplish the goal of representing LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and Spanish-speaking communities in a conservative part of Missouri that lacks diversity in schools and libraries.
Storybook Nook is focused on Childrens books. Being able to identify with the characters they are reading about is critical to a childs reading development and self-esteem.
BLACK and BROWN VOICES MATTER!!!