Children's Books discussion

The support is needed now more than ever!

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Learn as a family. Parents Together has developed a great resource to help you and your family find books that will instill the importance of diversity from a young age.
Subscribe to the Banned Books Box! Help ensure that students, families, and communities still have access to essential literature and vibrant stories banned in schools and libraries across America. Subscribe to receive monthly banned books delivered to your door.
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Get loud in your community. Ask your friends and family what they love most about your local library and share your own thoughts.

Stay informed about how your legislators are helping or harming libraries. EveryLibrary.org has a tool to track recent library bills.
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Our Turn has created several leadership development programs to help you be empowered to elevate your impact on education justice. Applications for their Rising Changemakers Program are currently open!

Join an Honesty Team! If you’re in Ohio, unite with students, families, educators, community groups, and organizations across the state to protect a student’s freedom to read multidimensional books that center themes of race, culture, identity, and sexuality.

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Write a letter to the editor -EveryLibrary has a template you can use.

Whether it’s a few heartfelt lines or a full explanation of why libraries matter to you, your words can help protect these public resources.

They’re not just about books—they’re about opportunity, connection, and freedom.

Let’s make sure our libraries stay strong and supported.
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