READ program promotes equity and diversity through reading


READ program promotes equity and diversity through reading


KANSAS - In the digital age, students often spend time on electronic devices rather than reading books. Despite this, the READ program aims to increase readers` interest within the Lawrence community through a variety of books.

READ is designed by the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) department to provide curated novels for students, staff and faculty to learn more about social issues and reflect on topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

“This program can benefit the KU community by providing a curated list of books related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and making them readily available to interested individuals,” Program Coordinator Tyler Hall said. “We want to remove some of the barriers to personal growth and ongoing education by having books accessible, diverse in topic, and ideally providing opportunities for people to come together in conversation.”...


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