“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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Reading books with diverse characters and experiences gives me a better, more honest understanding of worlds and experiences that I may not be exposed to otherwise.
St. William is a peacemaking community of faith, inspired by our rich tradition of peace and justice.
We open our hearts and doors to all people and hold in high esteem God’s creative diversity.
For my state and community, torn apart by the murder of George Floyd and ongoing racial injustice.
For my state and community, torn apart by the murder of George Floyd and ongoing racial injustice.
Our mission is to foster the development of a vibrant and caring community committed to service, diversity, stewardship and well-being. We have 10 LFL in our community!
I believe sharing diverse books will go a long way for equality and compassion in our country.
It’s vitally important that children see themselves in and therefore can identify with the characters of the books they read (or are read to them).
As a white person, I need to learn about the struggles of BIPOC and work for their equal treatment and opportunities. I hope I can others learn, too.
It’s past time for us to recognize other groups in the books we read and provide to others.