“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 have been a Children’s Librarian in an urban setting for 20 years and know the importance of diversity.
I’m taking this pledge because it’s important to expand our perspectives and better understand the world around us through diverse perspectives.
Because books can change lives!
As Black women, we both feel the access to BlPOC POV’s in essential to foster better understanding and help build stronger communities.
To build a more diverse, socially-aware, and empathetic community
Opportunities to share diverse books and authors is the main reason we started our library!