“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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Every person deserves to be represented. Diversity makes the world better – I want to encourage this however possible.
Because our community needs to have access to diverse books since our schools are banning them!
It’s important that we share culture, history and books that represent our children of color. It is important for our young scholars to know that they matter & representation in books & the world matter!
Florida’s ban is ridiculous. Everyone should have access to what ever books they want.
Taking the RIC pledge because we believe that young readers need to see themselves in books they read (mirror), and see stories of those different from them (window). We need our future leaders to read diverse books so they can lead confidently with empathy and kindness.
As a child of the 50s and 60s, I know how important it is to read about people who look like me. Often, I looked to sci-fi to find such characters as a child. Those books, however, helped me to envision a better future. I’m still working on that!