“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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For many reasons. I have always thought these were such a wonderful idea and I love how far they have come and grown. Mostly right now I am trying to open one in my neighborhood. Can’t wait to have one on my block.
Everyone deserves to read a story that resembles themselves — and everyone should read stories about others that don’t resemble themselves. We need more empathy in this country!
To bring diversity diversity back into our community. Knowledge is the key a mind is a terrible thing to waste. The reading rainbow, Sit and get lost in your imagination