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Right to Read Day - April 8

  • 1.  Right to Read Day - April 8

    Posted 23 days ago

    Hello, all! I hope this note finds you well. 

    To kick off National Library Week, Monday is Right to Read Day! Unite Against Book Bans has suggested several actions that people can take. They range in level of effort, from writing your member of Congress to making a donation to the Merritt fund to thanking a librarian to getting involved at the library. You can view the actions on the Right to Read Day web page (bit.ly/RightToReadDay).

    We've found that the best way to get advocates engaged is to show examples of advocacy in action. We're encouraging ALA member leaders to take at least one action and post about it on social media before or during the week. We're hoping that others will be inspired to join you!

    Could you take one of the actions listed on the Right to Read Day landing page, then share the activity on your social media accounts using the branded social media assets available midway down the page? We'd appreciate your support!

    If you have any questions, please drop me a line or email the team at UniteAgainstBookBans@ala.org.

    Thank you! 

    Suggested social media copy:

    I'm getting a head start on #RightToReadDay! Join me in taking action for libraries with [@UniteAgainstBookBans]! bit.ly/RightToReadDay #UniteAgainstBookBans

    You don't have to wait until Monday speak out for the right to read. I'm already celebrating #RightToReadDay with [@UniteAgainstBookBans]! JOIN ME! bit.ly/RightToReadDay #UniteAgainstBookBans

    It's #RightToReadDay! How are you taking action today? I [describe the specific action you took (example: contacted Congress)]! Join me! [@UniteAgainstBookBans] bit.ly/RightToReadDay [@UniteAgainstBookBans] #Unite Against BookBans

    Social Handles (for Collaboration / Tagging)

    Instagram: @UniteAgainstBookBans

    Twitter: @UABookBans

    Facebook: @UniteAgainstBookBans

    URLs (for Sharing / Link in Bio)

    bit.ly/RightToReadDay

    https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-read-day/

    Hashtags

    #RightToReadDay • #UniteAgainstBookBans

    Square assets for social media that supports Right to Read Day on April 8. Image indicates that the person using it contacted their Congressional representatives.



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    Betsy Gomez
    Assistant Director of Communication and Public Outreach
    American Library Association
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