Across the country, the freedom to read is under attack. Books are being removed from shelves, librarians are being targeted, and students are losing access to diverse, age-appropriate materials that reflect their lives and expand their understanding of the world.
That’s why Congress must pass the Right to Read Act (H.R. 6440 / S. 3365)! This critical legislation protects students’ access to books and supports librarians who are on the front lines of these challenges.
Emails and online petitions matter, but right now we need action that can’t be ignored.
A postcard delivered to a legislator’s desk makes a powerful statement.
- It’s physical.
- It’s personal.
- It shows that voters are paying attention.
It only takes a few seconds to send a postcard to your Federal representatives!
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Here are some sample messages for you to send to your legislators.
- The Right to Read Act (H.R. 6440 / S. 3365) expands federal investment in literacy, strengthens school library staffing and collections, supports family literacy programs, and protects students’ freedom to access diverse materials in their schools. At a time when reading scores for nine-year-olds have fallen to their lowest level since 1990, while book bans reach historic levels, this bill meets the urgency of the moment with evidence-based solutions. Please support it today!
- I am writing to urge you to support the Right to Read Act (H.R. 6440 / S. 3365). Students deserve access to a wide range of age-appropriate books, and librarians should not face intimidation or punishment for doing their jobs. This legislation protects intellectual freedom, local decision-making, and the right of every student to learn without censorship. Please stand up for the freedom to read and support this bill.
- Please support the Right to Read Act (H.R. 6440 / S. 3365). Across the country, books are being removed from schools and libraries for political reasons, limiting students’ access to information and ideas. This bill helps protect students, educators, and librarians while preserving intellectual freedom. I urge you to defend the freedom to read and vote in favor of this important legislation.
We’re asking you, as a supporter of EveryLibrary, to take one simple step today:
Send a postcard to your legislators urging them to support the Right to Read Act.
It takes just a minute. CivicMail will address, stamp, print, and mail the postcard for you!
That means no stamps, no hassle, and your message will arrive where it counts.
When lawmakers receive stacks of postcards from constituents, it sends a clear signal: the freedom to read is not optional, and voters expect leadership.