Senate hearing in wake of Kids Right to Read Network launch

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Emily Knox, National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) Board President, testified ([link removed]) before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary for a hearing ([link removed]) to address the alarming increase in book censorship.

As an expert in the field of intellectual freedom, Knox’s insights provided a comprehensive understanding of the far-reaching consequences of book banning on education, democracy, and the First Amendment rights of individuals.

“Book Banning has created a perilous challenge to our Constitutional Rights, which promises our freedom to choose materials for ourselves and our families,” said Knox. “We should also consider the harm that the act of banning materials is having on youth, educators, librarians, families, and diverse communities across our nation as they fight for access to materials that mirror their cultures and experiences. I hope that our nation’s leaders will understand that each book removal equals a profound loss of educational resources needed to understand the complex world surrounding us. “

The hearing comes at a time when the NCAC is actively addressing political groups across the country that seek to remove books from library collections and curricula. To this end, NCAC has established the Kids’ Right to Read Network (KRRN), a nationwide community of advocates who strive to protect every child’s right to access literature. KRRN’s dedicated affiliates exert great effort in preventing the removal of books from local library shelves. Additional information about KRRN is available at ncac.org/krrn ([link removed]) .
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