Badge - Letterbox Library
Object
Badge
Object number
2024.290
Physical Description
Circular badge, red background with black text and details. Illustration of a female postal worker putting a book into a letterbox.
Object history
In 1983, single parents Iven Spicer and Gillian Harris were frustrated at not being able to find books for their children with multi-cultural characters or non-sexist messages. From their front room in Hackney, they set up a book club for stories that reflected the diversity of society, where both boys and girls are shown as independent, resourceful, caring and emotional.
In just five years this women’s co-operative had over 6000 members in over 40 countries.
Today they are a non-profit social enterprise that believes that challenging stereotypes and discrimination should play a fundamental part in every child’s education. They supply books celebrating equality, diversity and inclusion to schools, nurseries, children’s centres, libraries, charities and homes throughout the UK.
In just five years this women’s co-operative had over 6000 members in over 40 countries.
Today they are a non-profit social enterprise that believes that challenging stereotypes and discrimination should play a fundamental part in every child’s education. They supply books celebrating equality, diversity and inclusion to schools, nurseries, children’s centres, libraries, charities and homes throughout the UK.
Associated Person
Dinah Morley (Owner)
Mike Davis (Owner)
Mike Davis (Owner)
Material
Metal
Plastics
Dimension
Diameter: 32mm
On display?
No
Inscription
I BELONG TO
LETTERBOX LIBRARY
LETTERBOX LIBRARY
