Children's Books discussion

Texas
The Texas Freedom to Read Project announces:

https://www.txftrp.org/about?utm_camp...

"House Bill 3225 would impose mandatory restrictions on minors' access to certain public library books. While the version of this bill that was ultimately passed by the full house does offer some improvements, we are still very concerned. HB 3225 infringes on the first amendment rights of children and teenagers, and could result in teens losing access to everything except books housed in the children's section, unless they're able to get a permission slip signed by their parents.

Ask the Senate State Affairs Committee to
OPPOSE HOUSE BILL 3225
TOMORROW, May 15
Provide In-Person Verbal or Deliver Written Comments "against" HB 3225 on:
Thursday, May 15 at 9 AM
In-person verbal testimony: Witnesses will be given 2 minutes to make their public comment on the bill they wish to speak about. You will need to declare your name, and whether you are speaking "for" "against" or "on" (neutral) HB 3225.
Written testimony: the Texas Senate Committees do not accept remote or online written testimony. If you wish to provide formal written testimony in place of, or to supplement verbal testimony, you must hand deliver 25 printed copies to the Committee Clerk during the senate committee meeting. Include your name, address, and whether you are "on" (natural), "for," or "against" HB 3225.
Be prepared to stay all day- bring food, water, chargers, electronics, books, and patience. The agenda for the State Affairs Committee Meeting is here.
Witnesses (you!) will need to arrive at the Texas Capitol and make your way to the Senate Chamber and sign in on a kiosk outside the room before the meeting begins. Paid parking is available at the Capitol Garage found at 1201 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701.

Finally, whether you're coming to speak, or just want to show your support for those who are, please wear BLUE for BOOKS! (or wear your favorite Book Lover/Book Ban fighting apparel!) Committee Meetings are open to the public- you do not have to be speaking to attend.

Call the Committee Members
Find the names and phone numbers of the Senate State Affairs Committee members https://www.txftrp.org/r?u=bpooMJUGgG...

Here's a sample script you can use and adapt for your own needs:

"Hi, my name is {first name}. I am calling to ask Senator {insert name} to oppose HB3225 that will be heard by the State Affairs Committee on Thursday. For years, we have been told that books being removed from public school libraries and classrooms, are not book bans, because parents and students can find those books at their local public library. Now, this bill is proposing to restrict our kids' access to books in our local public libraries, too. Parents- not the government- should determine what books are and are not appropriate for their own children to read. Please protect Texas parent's rights, and vote "no" on HB 3225."

Email the Senate State Affairs Committee and urge them to vote "no" on HB 3225
You can use this simple email form to contact the committee with a few clicks. We recommend personalizing the template for maximum impact.
https://www.txftrp.org/txhb3225?utm_c...

Go Texans! Support freedom!