End Book Bans by Making a Difference in the 2024 Elections!

In the last few days of Banned Books Week, here is a quick note about why this week is so important and how you can make a real difference with your vote this November.

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Why Banned Books Week Matters

This week is all about celebrating our freedom to read and the incredible books that have faced challenges and bans.

It’s a chance to remind ourselves why diverse perspectives in literature are so crucial.

Books often get challenged because they touch on tough topics or present new viewpoints, and by celebrating Banned Books Week, we’re standing up for the right to access these voices.

How Voting Ties In

Here’s where it gets really important: our ability to read freely is connected to our democratic processes.

Voting in the 2024 elections is a powerful way to protect our freedoms.

The people we elect have a big say in policies that affect libraries and our freedom of expression.

Many elected leaders are fighting to ban books and restrict your freedom to read. That's why we conducted candidate surveys in Delaware, Massachusetts, and Texas, with many more states planned.

There are also a number of statewide ballot measures that impact libraries in states like Utah, North Dakota, Kentucky, and California.

Why Your Vote Matters

1. Support for Libraries and Education: Libraries are essential for providing access to diverse books and ideas. Your vote can influence funding and support for these community treasures.
2. Advocacy for Intellectual Freedom: The laws and policies that impact what books we can access are shaped by our elected officials. Voting helps you choose leaders who will stand up for intellectual freedom and against censorship.
3. Representing Our Community: Voting is your chance to have a say on issues that matter to you, including the freedom to read. Your participation ensures that our community’s values are represented.

What You Can Do

1. Double-Check your Voter Registration Status: We need Americans like you, who care about libraries, to have their vote counted. You can check your voter registration here!
   
   
2. Register to Vote: If you’re not already registered, now’s the time to get it done! You can check your registration status here to be sure you are ready for election day. 
   
   
3. Vote: When the time comes, make sure to cast your ballot and vote for libraries and legislators who support libraries. Your vote is a powerful tool for protecting our rights and freedoms.

It costs less than a cup of coffee to support libraries and the right to read in the United States.

Start a $5 monthly donation today!

Let’s use Banned Books Week as a springboard to take action.

By staying informed and voting, we can help keep our freedoms intact and ensure that diverse voices continue to be heard.

Thanks for standing up for the right to read and for making your voice count!