Tag: Public Policy and Advocacy (PPA)
George M. Johnson Named Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week
The Banned Books Week Coalition is proud to announce that George M. Johnson has been named Honorary Chair for Banned Books Week 2022. The critically acclaimed—and frequently banned—author will lead the weeklong...
More than 25 organizations join forces with the American Library Association to Unite Against Book Bans
Campaign urges decisionmakers to oppose book bans, protect the freedom to read
The American Library Association (ALA) and a coalition of more than 25 groups are banding together to empower individuals and communities to...
Biden’s infrastructure proposal leaves out libraries, says ALA
Today the American Library Association (ALA) welcomed the release of President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, an outline for modernizing the nation’s infrastructure. The plan includes certain investments in educational infrastructure, workforce development, broadband,...
ALA praises House introduction of Build America’s Libraries Act
Today the American Library Association (ALA) welcomed the introduction of the Build America’s Libraries Act in the House of Representatives by Reps. Andy Levin (D-MI-9), Don Young (R-AK-at large) and 52 cosponsors. The...
