Nashville Public Library launches ‘Freedom to Read’ campaign

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

Whereas these books is perhaps banned from some faculties, there is still some other place you'll find them.

"Our job is simply to ensure that in order for you it, it's right here for you," said Public Info Officer for the Nashville Public Library, Ed Brown.

"'Maus' is all checked out right now," mentioned Brown. "So we bought more copies on order however as quickly as word acquired around about what happened in McMinn County, we obtained a number of holds."

Those are simply a few of the two million different supplies at the Nashville Public Library.

"Lots of people don't need to read these books; they do not need their kids to must read these books, or compelled to learn these books, and that is high-quality," said Brown. "However there are rather a lot individuals who do, and we want to be there for the people who do need to learn these supplies."

And if you wish to make your love for these materials identified, what higher way than along with your library card? The 5,000 restricted version playing cards for the marketing campaign say "I learn banned books."

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

The goal is to get the 5,000 library cards within the arms of new sign-ups this month.

"We aren't trying to be a push back — a force pushing back in opposition to these choices — we want to be a substitute for say, when you could not be capable of get it there... you will get it right here," stated Brown.

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