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The Freedom to Read = the Freedom to Be.
Even if books aren’t banned everywhere, defending access ensures everyone can explore ideas, see themselves reflected, and be heard. Your right to read matters.
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MI Right to Read Week is over, but that doesn't mean it's finished: A banned book isn’t banned everywhere—but it’s missing somewhere.
And when it’s gone, someone’s story—and sense of being seen—goes with it.

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Michigan Library Association launches petition to ‘protect the freedom to read’ LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Library Association (MLA) has launched a petition to encourage government officials to “protect the freedom to read” in libraries across the state. …

📰 ""The MLA seeks to give Michigan residents a “clear way to push back against censorship efforts and show their support for accessible library collections for all.”"

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Statewide libraries petition calls for Whitmer, legislature to reject censorship • Michigan Advance A petition announced Monday would help push back against censorship in Michigan libraries and calls for increased legislative support to statewide catalogs. The Michigan Library Association is behind ...

📰 "The Michigan Library Association is behind the effort, which calls on officials to stand up for residents’ First Amendment rights and protect the freedom to read in libraries across the state."

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Michigan Library Association launches petition to protect right to read The Michigan Library Association says most voters in the state oppose book bans. It has launched a statewide petition drive urging lawmakers to protect the right to read.

📰 "The Michigan Library Association says most voters in the state oppose book bans and is backing that claim with new polling data as it launches a statewide petition drive urging lawmakers to protect the right to read."

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Take Action for Public Libraries: Urge your Legislators to Support the Michigan Freedom to Read Act Contact your legislators TODAY and urge them to support the Michigan Freedom to Read Acts! Enter your information and click next to send an email. Feel free to edit the email and persona...

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