“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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We are here, first to listen and learn, and to make a difference in the advancement of racial justice. So we committed to hosting a community read of Between the World and Me, and encourage the learning to continue in partnership with Aspen Words and Roaring Fork Show Up.
Believe in diverse voices being protagonists in their own many stories of success
2020 has been a year of learning about my privilege and its impact on the members of my diverse neighborhood. As I continue to read and learn, I want to provide opportunities for my neighbors to read and celebrate their history, their culture, and their inherent value as humans.
Reading is a window into our world. We should think as broadly as possible to include all vantage points and ensure no important narratives are missing. We’ll all be richer for it.
It is important for all people to be able to see themselves in literature. Representation gives unheard people a voice!
Because everyone deserves to see themselves portrayed in books.