“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 want to make a difference. Our youth learns best by reading.
Reading books influences are awareness and including books with diversity is an imp[ortant way to increase our awareness.
We Read Woke in BHAM!
As a WOC, I would love to see and read more diverse books.
Books should be colorful like real life.
Been hoping for true equality since the 60’s. Realize now that I need to be an advocate.
Learning about diversity teaches us as much about others as it does about ourselves.
Because I believe in it and it is so important
I want to do my part to eliminate systemic racism in the world!