AGENCY TESTIMONY
Freedom to Read National Day of Action
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Dr. McNeil announces the upcoming Freedom to Read National Day of Action, a collaborative effort between New York, Brooklyn, and Queens public libraries in partnership with various organizations. This first-of-its-kind event aims to unite against book bans.
- Scheduled for October 19th
- Includes a rally at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
- Plans for tabling events across the library system to share information about the freedom to read
- Mentions social media campaign to raise awareness about book bans across the country
Dr. Brandy McNeil
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The exhibit will be accompanied by a curriculum guide and temporary displays of material in the Stephen A, Schwartzman building.
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On October 19th, the New York the New York, Brooklyn, and Queen's public libraries in partnership with the American Library Association.
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They unite against United against book bands campaign, and the association for rural and small libraries will organize a 1st of its kind, freedom to read national day of action to unite against book fans.
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NYPD will hold a rally at the Stephen A Sportsman Building, share information about the freedom to read with patrons at tabling events across the system and take to social media to share more information about book bands taking place across the country.
