Read in Color

promoting literacy and diversity in books…

Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute is partnering with The Read in Color™ initiative. Together, we are promoting literacy at the grassroots level. The program works in cooperation with key local partners to distribute diverse and culturally relevant books to Little Free Library book-sharing boxes around the world. The initiative is committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The books inspire and enable children of color to see themselves represented in the literature in positive roles. They learn about cultural awareness and how they can make a difference in the world. The mission of the PPGJLI is to plant seeds of social change through education, training, and community outreach. Books and literacy are essential to accomplish that goal.

The Read in Color® initiative through the Little Free Library is an important addition to the community and aids in teaching youth about the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), along with empathy and understanding. Read in Color® provides depictions of our rich multicultural tapestry, provides new perspectives on racism and social justice, and celebrates marginalized voices.

Visit our Read in Color Little Library today!

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