Marley Dias
Black representation in the media
About
Marley launched the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign when she was 10, to protest against the lack of black representation in the books she read as a child. Her story went viral and was picked up by media around the world. Bloggers, schools, youth organizations and countless people have helped Marley collect over 15,000 books to date, donating them to libraries, schools and people in need.
Work
Marley also wrote“Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!” and launched Green Ribbon Week to highlight the need for mental health resources for teenagers. In 2020, Marley produced and hosted her show “Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices” on Netflix, with celebrities reading books featuring black characters and authors. Marley has been invited to the White House on several occasions.