Little Free Library fights racism by diversifying its book-sharing boxes: 'Everyone should see themselves'
Literary trailblazers Sarah Kamya and Onikah Asamoa-Caesar previously started diversity initiatives around the country to better educate Americans through reading. Kamya started placing books about Black history, Black culture, and ones that celebrate African American children or those with diverse backgrounds into these little libraries. Asamoa-Caesar, the owner of Fulton Street Books & Coffee in Tulsa, Oklahoma, started subscription box services to boost diverse voices.
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'Decolonize your bookshelf': Little libraries, book boxes promote conversation about race in America
Asamoa-Caesar, the owner of Fulton Street Books & Coffee in Tulsa, Oklahoma, started a subscription box called Ally Box in the wake of Floyd's death, which has since sold out with approximately 1,500 subscriptions. Now she's focusing on a new initiative called Little & Lit aimed at children, which launches next month.
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