“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 in Color deepens empathy and understanding of our common humanity
Bring books to people that share diverse stories of humanity
We are committed to supporting POC, and reading is a great way to do that and to educate others.
I go out of my way to include books written by and including POC and LBGTQ+
Oz was so much prettier in color, just as a rainbow brightens a rainy day. Colors bring smiles. Colors bring diversity. People…bring hope.
Because diverse voices matter, and representation in literature is critical.