“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 taking the Read in Color pledge because I believe true change comes from teaching children, so they can /will change the world.
It is important for readers to read a variety of perspectives. Our library is dedicated to Black authors as they are not widely represented in the other Little Libraries in the ‘hood.
I have children who love to read
As a writer from a marginalized community whose work honors the diversity of our communities, I believe in the Read in Color pledge.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Office sponsors a mobile LFL that rides aboard a market truck serving the surrounding community. Through our Cultural Literacy on the Move initiative, SIUE community members can donate books celebrating diversity, promoting inclusion, and emphasizing social justice from a curated Amazon wishlist.
We value building community by sharing our library with others in our urban neighborhood.
Because we need to read about experiences that aren’t just like our own and elevate under-represented voices.