Seattle Public Library becomes 2nd library to join 'Books Unbanned' initiative

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Seattle Public Library becomes 2nd library to join 'Books Unbanned' initiative
Story by Alton Worley II, KOMO News Staff • Yesterday 2:34 PM

Seattle Public Library is the second library to join “Books Unbanned,” an initiative to fight for the rights of teens nationwide to read what they like, discover themselves, and form their own opinions.

Books Unbanned was inspired by the American Library Association's Freedom to Read Statement and is a response to an increasingly coordinated and effective effort to remove books tackling a wide range of topics from library shelves, according to Brooklyn Public Library.

“Many banned or challenged books are by or about Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), or LGBTQ+ people and explore their experiences, stories, histories and movements. Reading these books can help you understand yourself and connect to others,” Seattle Public Library says.


Seattle Public Library’s entire collection of thousands of e-books and audiobooks is available to check out. Readers can use their computer, Kindle, or download the Libby app to get books on their phone or tablet.

You can learn more about the Books Unbanned initiative and what books Seattle Public Library has to offer here:
https://www.spl.org/programs-and-servic ... s-unbanned