“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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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.
Reading books that are as diverse as the population of the United States.
There is strength in diversity, and I want to share that idea with as many people as possible!
Diversity makes the world beautiful.
Encouraging diveristy in reading helps expand our worldview. Anything that blunts ignorance and misunderstnading is worth a try.
I want everyone to feel at home and seen in literature. I want to build empathy in my readers.