“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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Children need to see themselves and their peers represented in the world around them.
All kids should she themselves their future, and people to aspire to in books 😍
Books are windows and mirrors. It’s crucial for our readers to see themselves in books they read! Diversifying bookshelves is beyond importatn. Thank you, LFL for this worthy initiative!
Because books should be windows AND mirrors!
To promote literacy for all
Because it’s a colorful world out there! Reading Rainbow taught me well growing up!
Reading is our first gateway to the world and it’s vital to read and see stories that reflect the fullness of that world.