The freedom to read is an American value that must be protected. Book bans and challenges in the U.S. reached an all-time high and continue to happen at an alarming rate. It's more important than ever to show support for local libraries and the patrons that want the freedom to read.
If you want to get involved, join our Free to Read book group, an ongoing discussion series presented by Antioch Baptist Church and the Bedford Hills Free Library, launched in response to increased efforts to target or restrict access to books in libraries and schools. Our shared purpose is to better understand complex issues, explore our personal response to challenged and banned books, develop empathy for others, and discover our own way to protect everyone's freedom to read. To that end, we read and discuss books that have been banned or challenged.
Libraries, bookstores, readers, and other partners nationwide are taking action to protect our rights. Learn more here: https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/