“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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When we educate, we don’t incarcerate. Books, books, books help expand visions, inform minds and help people rise.
To build a more inclusive just society
Because it takes a village, and it’s easier to work within a village if you have a little perspective of the others around you.
As a multi-cultural family and educator of disabled and diverse students, I understand the need for people to be able to relate to the characters in their stories. Seeing someone like themselves can inspire!
It’s incredibly important that we all commit to read and share diverse books.
Because in order to strengthen communities we must be open to learning the perspectives of everyone.
Reading about people like us and different from us is a win/win for everyone.