“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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I care
As a small town without much diversity, it is everyone’s responsibility to promote the beauty of the individual and the power of acceptance.
It is vitally important to have books of color for all people!
I live in a very non-diverse community. I believe it is very important to spread messages of inclusion and respect.
I live in a very non-diverse community. It is important to spread messages of inclusion and respect.
As a lifelong educator and advocate for reading, I value providing roots and wings for all — and including all. My pledge also encompasses ability/disability.
I live in the diverse city of Oakland, CA and substitute teach in our Public School system. We need more inventory of books that children of color can identify with while reading. Thank you Authors and Publishers for fulfilling this need!
Our community is very diverse. It is only fair that our reading material is the same!