“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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Everyone deserves to see themselves in a book. A book unites us, and helps us to see another person’s experience. A country that bans books is no longer a free country.
Laveen is a beautifully diverse community just south west of Phoenix. We work hard to grow into our best selves through community support and love every day. To do that, we need to Read in Color.
Increase understanding of other cultures
I have led a life filled with books that were bought, loaned or passed to me without any restrictions; I’m passing on that tradition to others.