“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 am dedicated to be a culturally responsive teacher in and out of my classroom. It is important that students see themselves in the books they read.
I believe strongly in diversity!
We already have Read in Color options in our library, so it just feels natural
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To insure that children understand and support diversity by reading books on diversity from my Little Free Library.
To continue my lifelong commitment to diversity
As a middle school teacher and Project LIT Community chapter leader, reading and sharing diverse books has become the highlight of my career. Thanks for this opportunity!
It is incredibly important that we start listening to diverse voices and normalize and humanize the non-white voice.