“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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Representation is vital to every race. Positive depictions in written word and illustration encourage dreamers to become doers.
Because I believe in the work you guys do
We attend a diverse city school in a large Black and Latinx community. Its so important for children to be able to see themselves in the books they read!
Because representation matters.
It is important to learn to love and respect diverse cultures and people and to grow in empathy for others.
Growing up in and then returning to rural midwestern communities means I have a passion for broadening the horizons of children in these communities in all ways. Sharing diverse books in my Little Free Library is one way to expand horizons for our rural kids!