Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Statement
NBC’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging informs the work we do each and every day. As we connect kids with books they love, we strive to nurture their individual literacy needs while considering the multiple perspectives in which they see themselves and the world. We work to ensure that our students, families, teachers, and school communities feel seen and heard in our programming, book choices, and in-person interactions. So too do we aim to empower and give access to diverse voices at our own organization’s table. By embracing diverse perspectives, working toward equity among our constituents, and recognizing that inclusion means honoring diversity, we seek to ensure that everyone belongs at NBC.
“Literacy is the foundation of a student’s educational journey... Right now, our biggest academic challenge for our students is literacy. Currently, only one-third of our third graders are reading on grade level. (Gov. Bill Lee, State of the State Address 2020)
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“Without access to books, the persistent gap between children who have access and those who don’t will remain. Our students will not reach their full potential without books, regardless of the educational reforms schools implement.”