Every student deserves the freedom to read age-appropriate books that represent them, no matter the color of their skin, their ZIP code, or what their family looks like.

The National Education Association (NEA) created Read Across America to help connect every student with books that encourage them to be who they are and prepare for their future.

But some politicians are threatening to take away those freedoms from students. Between July 2021 and June 2022, more than 2,500 book bans were enacted in 138 districts across 32 states. Efforts to ban books from school and classroom libraries around the country continue, and more often than not, the books that end up on the chopping block are the same ones that reflect the diverse experiences of students of all races, all abilities, and all religions. It’s no coincidence that the books under attack are often written by Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ authors.

Every public school student should have access to books and resources in their schools that make them feel included and that teach them a complete and honest history.

Sign the National Education Association's (NEA) petition and pledge to tell politicians to stop banning books.

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