“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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To cultivate diversity and inclusivity through literature & relevant rolemodels
Read In Color is one step to ensuring everyone in our society sees themselves reflected in books – so important.
I support BLM, BIPOC, LGBTQ and all humans. I promise to continue to educate myself, my family, and pass the education on through diverse books.
Books open worlds to us. It allows us to see the value of all peoples.
Peace. Equality. Justice. Love.
Reading gives you empathy for the characters in your book, both fiction and non-fiction. It’s a way to walk in other people’s shoes.
We are united by diversity <3