ALA Spreads the Word About the Freedom to Read Community Day of Action on Oct. 19

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https://www.ala.org/news/2024/10/Free...

Organized in partnership with the Brooklyn, Queens and New York Public Libraries, and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, the Freedom to Read Community Day of Action is in response to the wave of book banning and censorship that started gathering momentum in 2020. Coordinated attempts to censor reading material continue to impact schools and public libraries nationwide, threatening the First Amendment rights of all Americans.

More than 100 events in 35 states and the District of Columbia will bring together diverse communities to share positive, galvanizing messages about the power of libraries and the essential role they play in the functioning of American democracy. Many events will highlight the importance of participation in local, state and federal elections, with several hosting on-site voter registration.

https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/day-...