“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 is vital for the future of our democracy!!
Because in my line of work, I need to be able to present students with ‘mirrors, windows and sliding glass doors’ into the ever-more colour world we live in.
We love our diverse neighborhood. Our differences make us stronger together. Books have the power to educate, enlighten and enhance empathy, and Chicago’s Little Free Ryebrary and ChiILMama.com are proud to do our part. Charter #101377
Because I believe all readers should be able to see themselves in books and all readers can learn to respect others from seeing people different from themselves in books. one of my Favorite authors: Todd Parr.