Nashville Public Library launches ‘Freedom to Read’ campaign
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2022-05-05 10:35:19
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It's a matter that's taken hold in Tennessee: books like "Maus" or "Walk Two Moons" have been pulled from shelves.
Whereas these books might be banned from some schools, there may be nonetheless someplace else you will discover them.
"Our job is simply to ensure that if you need it, it is right here for you," said Public Information Officer for the Nashville Public Library, Ed Brown.
"'Maus' is all checked out right now," stated Brown. "So we acquired more copies on order however as soon as word received round about what happened in McMinn County, we got numerous holds."
Those are simply among the two million other materials on the Nashville Public Library.
"A lot of people don't wish to learn these books; they don't want their youngsters to should learn these books, or forced to read these books, and that's superb," mentioned Brown. "But there are a lot individuals who do, and we need to be there for the individuals who do want to learn these supplies."
And if you wish to make your love for these materials known, what higher approach than along with your library card? The 5,000 limited edition playing cards for the campaign say "I read banned books."
"We all watch the TV reveals that we like; we all watch the totally different sports activities or root for the different teams we're part of," said Brown. "Books aren't any different."
The objective is to get the 5,000 library cards within the palms of latest sign-ups this month.
"We're not attempting to be a push again — a drive pushing again against these selections — we wish to be an alternative choice to say, when you could not be able to get it there... you will get it here," stated Brown.
The limited edition library playing cards can be found so long as supplies last.
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