“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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Education is the entry to freedom and equality.
Representation is important. As a LFL steward, it is crucial we read and provide books which represent the diversity of the world.
I believe representation in books is so important. Growing up, almost all books I read were all white characters. I remember loving The Babysitter’s Club because It actually had an Asian character! I include diverse books in my library whenever possible!
Diversity enriches our neighborhoods, cities and countries.
Our LFL serves our neighborhood children living in Eastport MD, a Free Town settled by African Americans in the mid 1800s.
Families acquired land, and worked in maritime boat building industries. Today our bi-lingual LFL serves descendants of these families alongside Latino neighbors starting their a new life in Maryland.
The world is in need of more color! All people deserve to have their stories told and people deserve to read stories about people who are like them.