“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’s important to amplify and empower diverse stories, for me specifically for teens/young adults.
Taking a page out of Nature’s book – colors, smells, sounds, textures, creatures – all so magnificently different!
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In my career and as a library steward I support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Passion
Our community is diversifying but still needs much more. Best way to impact the future for the long run is to raise the children as we envision we want the future.