John, I wouldn't be the person I am today without the books that shaped me.
As a kid, I would spend my weekends at my local bookstore, where I'd read books cover to cover since I didn't have the money to buy them. I learned about new perspectives, far-off places, and ideas that made me curious about the world – and eager to help change it.
All kids deserve the same chance to learn and grow like I had. But right now, Republicans are leading the charge in book censorship – and just last year, over 2,500 books were targeted in U.S. schools and libraries.
President Obama said it best: "It's no coincidence that these 'banned books' are often written by or feature people of color, indigenous people, or members of the LGBTQ+ community."
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