Nashville Public Library launches ‘Freedom to Learn’ marketing campaign

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It is a subject that is taken maintain in Tennessee: books like "Maus" or "Walk Two Moons" have been pulled from cabinets.

While these books is perhaps banned from some schools, there may be still someplace else you can find them.

"Our job is simply to ensure that if you need it, it is here for you," stated Public Info Officer for the Nashville Public Library, Ed Brown.

"'Maus' is all checked out right now," stated Brown. "So we acquired more copies on order however as quickly as phrase obtained round about what happened in McMinn County, we received quite a lot of holds."

These are just some of the two million other materials at the Nashville Public Library.

"Lots of people don't want to read these books; they do not want their kids to should read these books, or pressured to read these books, and that is nice," stated Brown. "However there are quite a bit individuals who do, and we need to be there for the individuals who do need to learn these supplies."

And if you wish to make your love for these materials recognized, what better manner than with your library card? The 5,000 limited edition cards for the campaign say "I learn banned books."

"All of us watch the TV shows that we like; all of us watch the different sports activities or root for the totally different groups we're part of," said Brown. "Books are not any different."

The purpose is to get the 5,000 library playing cards in the arms of latest sign-ups this month.

"We aren't making an attempt to be a push back — a power pushing back towards these decisions — we need to be a substitute for say, in the event you might not be capable of get it there... you can get it right here," said Brown.

The restricted edition library playing cards can be found as long as provides last.