Marley Dias and Her Impact

Marley Dias discusses her inspiration from reading books about white boys and their dogs, leading her to notice a lack of diverse representation in literature. She started an initiative to collect 1,000 books featuring black girls as protagonists. Marley shares her experiences and the support she received from her community, highlighting the importance of diverse stories. She is recognized for her efforts with an award.

Who is Marley Dias?

• A famous singer

• A professional athlete

• A young activist

• A movie director

What type of stories did Marley notice were prevalent in her school?

• Stories about black girls

• Historical fiction stories

• Stories about white boys and their dogs

• Science fiction stories

What inspired Marley to start her book collection initiative?

• Her love for movies

• The lack of diverse books in her school

• Her favorite teacher's advice

• A school project

Why does Marley believe it's important to read books about people similar to oneself?

• It allows for personal connection and learning

• It improves memory

• It makes reading more fun

• It helps in learning new languages

How many books did Marley collect?

• 2000

• 1500

• 1000

• 500

What is Marley's favorite book?

• Brown Girl Dreaming

• Old Yeller

• Shiloh

• Where the Red Fern Grows

What award did Marley receive for her efforts?

• The Pulitzer Prize

• The Nobel Prize

• The Booker Prize

• The Keep It 100 Gold Award