“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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It is so important for EVERYBODY to feel included and see themselves in what they see and read.
Everyone has a right to access books; everyone has a right to see themselves and their communities represented in books!
As a retired library employee, I am committed to sharing diverse books in my LFL.
Because Diversity Matters!
I am an elementary school teacher in a diverse school district. I feel it is extremely important for children of all races, colors, and abilities to be featured in books. Children need to be reading and enjoying books with characters that ‘look like them’ and those they can relate to!
I think representation matters for ALL children!