“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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My hometown, Petaluma, does not have a lot of diversity, but I want everyone to feel included. My parents had a lot of diversity in their friends, so I grew up not really thinking anything about race. My students & grandchildren are living in a different world.
I believe that sharing books by diverse authors, illustrators, and containing characters of diversity, promotes acceptance of all races and ethnicity.
We have a wonderful community that are very diverse and would love to be included in this program!
We believe that everyone should be able to see themselves portrayed positively in books.
Reading is so important, esp for children. There is a quote that says a child who reads becomes an adult who thinks. I love that.