Livonia mom works to bring books with diverse characters to kids
READ: Detroit teacher raps about Black Lives Matter, inequalityโIt is a passion project just from my own experience. โI think for kids who are like me or maybe sometimes feel a little different.โBut representation in childrenโs books is startlingly low. According to an annual study from the University of Wisconsin, only 11 percent of childrenโs books in 2018 showcased black characters. black lives matter. Budzinski said she will also post a running list of books sheโs bought to donate once the fundraiser is over.