“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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HLI is signing this pledge to ensure that every individual in our community can find representation, connection, and empowerment through diverse and inclusive literature. By committing to collaboration and sharing resources, we aim to foster a more equitable and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and uplifts all voices.
All people should be able to read stories about those who represent them and those they would like to learn about and better understand.
It is so important for folks to read and celebrate diversity! I will do my best to stock my LFL with diverse reads from all walks of life.
Being part of the lgbtq+ community, it’s so important that books show representation. I grew up reading books that didn’t show much representation. I believe in the world we live in currently, it’s important to not only spread awareness but make people feel included in the stories they read.
this is important