“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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Understanding that, while talent is equally distributed in our world, opportunity is not, we pledge to work to help all people feel their place and value in our world through taking part in the Read in Color Program.
Because representation matters
Because diverse stories are the whole reason we read! They satisfy our need to learn empathy, to discover new worlds, to look beyond our own experience—exactly what books are about!
In memory of my mother, who encouraged me and others to be their authentic and true selves. To see and celebrate our differences as who we are and who we can become.