“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’s important for people to have access to a diverse range of books and literature.
Everyone deserves to see themselves in books. With more schools banning more books, I want to help make sure young people in my neighborhood can do exactly that! While also learning more about all of our human neighbors.
To explore different backgrounds of all people and aspects and or subjects of life , to gain more knowledge on different backgrounds of all different ethic’s of people or animal’s, or as a whole, since we are all animals.
I believe we are here on the earth to help each other.
Advocacy for diversity, inclusion, and support for LGBTQ+ and people of color.
I think it’s important to have representation for readers from all backgrounds.
Our library is across the street from an elementary school. There are so many families from a variety of cultures, countries, religions, and everyone should feel welcome and find something they can enjoy.