Tell us your name, your city and/or state, and your profession or relationship to the cause. Then tell us how book banning has impacted you or your community.
Why have you joined Unite Against Book Bans and why should others join the fight against book bans?
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Books unite us, censorship divides us. Books reach across boundaries and build connections between readers.
Reading—especially books that extend beyond our own experiences—expands our worldview. Removing materials that address racism, gender, politics, and sex doesn’t make those issues disappear.
How has book banning impacted you or your community?
Why have you joined Unite Against Book Bans and why should others join the fight against book bans?
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