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WILL YOU JOIN US IN SENDING BANNED BOOKS TO CONGRESS?

Dear Friend,

When a young person sees themselves in a story, it sends a powerful message: You belong. 

But in Maryland, a group challenged books that feature LGBTQ people—books that were reviewed and approved by educators and meant to reflect the beautiful diversity of today’s classrooms. 

Unfortunately, the Supreme Court recently sided with the group and required an opt-out for when LGBTQ inclusive storybooks will be used in public schools. This not only makes it difficult for educators but could trigger a nationwide surge in book bans, threatening thousands of LGBTQ stories.  

These attacks aren’t random—they’re part of a deliberate, coordinated effort to silence queer voices and erase LGBTQ people from schools, libraries, and public life. 

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GLAAD is responding with everything we’ve got. In fact, with your help, we will send one copy of Uncle Bobby’s Wedding, a children’s book cited in this harmful ruling, to every single member of the U.S. Congress and the Supreme Court.

But we still need 127 donors to stand up to help make this goal a reality. Your support today will help fight book bans, defend truth, dignity, and democracy. I hope you join us today.

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Help protect the freedom to read, tell authentic stories, and lift up every LGBTQ young person who wants to feel like they belong.

Thank you for standing with our community when it matters most.

Sincerely,

 

Clyde Jones

 

Chief Development Officer

 

GLAAD

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