“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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It is vital that what we read and how we connect in our communities reflect the variety of human experiences within our neighborhoods.
Every child deserves to see themselves in the books they read
Diversity is important in all aspects of life, reading included.
Everyone deserves to see themselves in the characters they read about in stories.
Our nonprofit, Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute, is committed to promoting literacy and diversity in books.