“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 believe it is essential to empower young children of color to believe in their ability to read to become truly free, to become writers of their own story, and to have access to books written by and about people of color.
Because voices matter.
Every reader ought to see themselves reflected in the pages of books. Our lives are richer for learning about and understanding the experiences of diverse range of human experiences. I’m deeply committed to elevating voices that have been marginalized and oppressed.
Growing humanity’s capacity for empathy, one reader at a time <3.
Reading diverse books is important to experience new cultures, histories and captivating storytelling!
It’s important to read diverse stories to understand the life experiences of a variety of people. We’re all connected