Dear MoveOn member,

LeVar Burton here. For more than 20 years, I shared my love for reading
with you on "Reading Rainbow," and I know firsthand how powerful books can
be.

Which is why I'm so troubled—and frankly, angered—by the alarming rise in
censorship and book bans being pushed by extremists.

But we can't give in to despair. We must fight back.

That's why I'm so excited to join my friends at MoveOn to offer you a
special way to push back against book bans: by getting your very own
special-edition "Read Banned Books" T-shirt.

And today, I'm proud to announce that we are now offering our T-shirts in
youth sizes—because you're never too young to be an advocate for the
freedom to read!

[ [link removed] ]Just click here or on the image below to grab a limited-edition shirt
for yourself or a young reader in your life!

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Together, MoveOn and I have been at the forefront of the fight against
censorship and book bans.

I worked with my friends at MoveOn—and 175 artists, including Judy Blume,
Ariana Grande, Roxane Gay, and Amanda Gorman—to launch a huge Artists
Against Book Bans letter.^1

And thanks to support from MoveOn members like you, MoveOn launched a
nationwide Banned Bookmobile tour through more than a dozen states last
year, handing out thousands of banned books—for free—and energizing
voters.^2

In addition, nearly 500,000 MoveOn members from across the country have
signed our petition calling for an end to book bans.^3

Now you can join the fight against book bans by getting your
special-edition "Read Banned Books" T-shirt today!

And remember, unlike at corporate retailers with harmful business
practices, at MoveOn your money will go directly toward our work fighting
book bans and building a country where everyone can thrive.

[ [link removed] ]Click here to get your shirt—or a shirt for a young reader you
know—today!

Thanks for all you do.

–LeVar Burton

P.S. "Reading Rainbow" was more than just a TV show; it was a gateway to
new worlds, ideas, and inspirations—reflecting the colorful tapestry of
cultures and possibilities that the world has to offer. And now, I'm proud
to announce that the documentary about "Reading Rainbow," "Butterfly in
the Sky," which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, is available on
demand! [ [link removed] ]Click here to watch the new documentary "Butterfly in the Sky"
from the comfort of your home starting today!

Sources:

1. "Nearly 175 Celebs & Notable Figures Sign 'Artists Against Book Bans'
Statement Organized by LeVar Burton & MoveOn," MoveOn, September 19, 2023
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2. "Banned Bookmobile Tour," MoveOn, accessed April 30, 2024
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3. "Stop Book Bans Across the U.S," MoveOn, accessed April 30, 2024
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Want to support MoveOn's work? Book bans have skyrocketed thanks to
right-wing state laws which have forced teachers to remove books from
their classrooms. In response, MoveOn is launching a "Banned Bookmobile,"
filling it with books that the far right has banned, and driving it around
to hand out those books, for free, in highly trafficked areas that will
attract media attention. To keep the Banned Bookmobile up and running into
2024, we need your help.

Will you chip in to power our critical work?



[ [link removed] ]Yes, I'll chip in.





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