“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
8338 pledges
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The oldest bookstore in Portland, Oregon supports stories being written and read by all. We encourage changing the hue of of your view by picking up a book written to sate your curiosity.
Justice and equality are vital!
All children should be able to see themselves in the books they read . I pledge to read on color to make reading authentic, engaging , and equitable for all. Reading in color allows children to develop empathy and respect for all, and this is a crucial life skill.
Our community recognizes the work we as community need to be actively engaged in. Our neighborhood has been a complicit participant in the racial injustice. By creating a space where BIPOC voices and stories will be shared is one step closer to changing the story.
I am an Indigenous woman and a former special education teacher. It is important to me to have all people from all walks of life represented in literature. It is important for children to see characters like them in the books they read.
Reading diverse books is important for all!
All students and families deserve to see themselves represented in a positive way in their library!