Nashville Public Library launches ‘Freedom to Read’ marketing campaign

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

While these books is likely to be banned from some schools, there may be nonetheless some other place you will discover them.

"Our job is simply to ensure that if you'd like it, it's here for you," mentioned Public Data Officer for the Nashville Public Library, Ed Brown.

"'Maus' is all checked out right now," stated Brown. "So we obtained more copies on order but as soon as word obtained round about what occurred in McMinn County, we got a whole lot of holds."

These are just a number of the two million different supplies on the Nashville Public Library.

"A lot of people don't wish to learn these books; they don't need their youngsters to should read these books, or compelled to learn these books, and that is nice," mentioned Brown. "However there are so much people who do, and we want to be there for the individuals who do want to learn these supplies."

And if you want to make your love for these materials recognized, what higher approach than along with your library card? The 5,000 restricted version playing cards for the campaign say "I read banned books."

"We all watch the TV shows that we like; all of us watch the different sports activities or root for the completely different teams we're part of," mentioned Brown. "Books are no totally different."

The aim is to get the 5,000 library playing cards within the hands of latest sign-ups this month.

"We aren't making an attempt to be a push again — a force pushing back against these selections — we want to be a substitute for say, when you might not be capable to get it there... you will get it here," said Brown.

The limited edition library cards can be found so long as provides final.