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I love to read diverse books
Why read diverse books? For Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native readers, who are often stereotyped or overlooked in popular culture, it’s personally validating and academically engaging to see themselves and their life experiences reflected on the pages. These books could be called “mirrors.” It’s equally important for white readers that these books serve as “windows” into the experiences of people of color. Reading books by and about communities and characters of color opens a whole new world of creative possibilities and helps to build empathy for different experiences.