“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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Books should be mirrors and windows.
I pledge to read in color through my work as a publishing professional! I hope to continue to amplify BIPOC and other underrepresented voices and give kids mirrors and windows so that they see their full lives reflected on the page.
BIPOC and LGBTQ+ stories change lives for the better. They help us all learn to love and care for our fellow humans a little bit better đŸ’—
I can’t think of a more important focus for a Little Free Library to have! I want everyone to feel welcome, seen, and heard.
I pledge to Read in Color!
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Countering bias and racism starts by providing opportunities for kids – and adults – to learn about people with faces, backgrounds, and lived experiences that might be different than their own. Diverse books play an important role in opening our worlds.