“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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To ensure my community is reflected in the books I read and share!
Because literacy is FREEDOM and POWER! Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in a book. They give us the freedom to dream and the power to change lives.
I’m taking the Read in Color pledge for little Heather, who needed books that said weird, queer, different, complicated kids still belonged in the story. I want every child who feels out of place to find something on a shelf that quietly says: there’s room for you here, too.
The most exciting thing a child responds to is their own name. Inclusion helps all children believe in themselves! It’s very important that children identify with characters just them in books to develop their self confidence and find their place in the world.
Stories belong to all!
I want my kids to read stories about other people who are just like them: unique.