“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 important to show support for all cultures by having books that represent who they are and tell their story. I am a social worker by trade and understand that embracing diversity and fighting for equality is very important.
Because our community is diverse and so our books so be!
I’m trying to share my lifelong love of reading to the children in my neighborhood. Books can take you anywhere in the world. The mostly low income culturally diverse children who live in the apartment house and walk past my house for school will love the books.
To spread happiness to as many people as possible
It is important to bring diverse books