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Why Do We Need Diverse Books?

Angie Thomas expounds on Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop’s quote about “mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors” when talking about why diverse books are crucial for all of us.

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Author Angie Thomas smiling at the camera with her hands under her chin

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Angie Thomas

“What’s the point of having a voice if you’re gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn’t be?”
― Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give