“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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Because I care and want to share books that are of interest to all.
This is an important initiative, especially given the unrest in the twin cities related to police brutality and the murder of George Floyd. We are committed to keeping our library stocked with a variety of books that celebrate diversity, racial justice, and inclusion for our youngest and oldest readers.
I’m pledging to read in color because all people deserve to see themselves in stories and be seen by others.
I am taking the pledge because representation matters. Because diversity deserves to be celebrated. Because we can not understand one another without truly seeing each other first. Because bigotry has no home here.
All children deserve to be successful readers by the end of third grade. This can happen when kids have consistent access to Black children’s literature.