Officials at each library methods cite the significance of younger individuals having entry to books that mirror their neighborhood’s range as a primary purpose for taking part in the initiative.
“Libraries are the great equalizers. Anyone can visit a library to learn something new and expand their understanding of the world beyond their own experiences,” mentioned Misty Jones, San Diego Public Library Director. “The library must be where diverse materials representing our communities are available and where all ideas can be presented and discussed. Book bans and challenges threaten our freedom to read and the library’s role as an open and welcoming space.”
LA County Library supervisor Janice Hahn mentioned, “Banning books doesn’t protect children. It walls them off from ideas, diversity, and opportunities to learn and grow. In LA County we uphold both freedom of speech and the freedom to read, and through the LA County Library system, we can help counteract the impact of book bans across the state and preserve access to these important stories.”
The registration for San Diego Public Library’s program is right here, and LA County Library’s is right here.
Find extra information and tales of curiosity from the e-book world in Breaking in Books.
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