“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
8240 pledges
and counting...
to share books about people from all life experiences, be it both similar to or different from my own, whenever possible. I want my students and our community to know the value in diversity.
We believe that sharing stories of diverse experiences will help create a more compassionate & just society.
I am taking the pledge because everyone deserves to be (and feel) included in this world of ours.
We all deserve to see positive depictions of ourselves in books/literature. A diverse array of characters helps to build an understanding, acceptance, and appreciation of other cultures, races, etc.
Our Little Free Library serves the children residing in the Cabrini Row Home neighborhood. It is vital that children are able to see themselves reflected in the books they read. We are thrilled to be able to expand book access to the kids in the Cabrini neighborhood!
Pressure to diversify leadership in communities through knowledge expressed by literacy.