Nashville Public Library launches ‘Freedom to Read’ marketing campaign

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

Whereas these books could be banned from some faculties, there's nonetheless some place else you will discover them.

"Our job is just to ensure that if you want it, it's right here for you," mentioned Public Information Officer for the Nashville Public Library, Ed Brown.

"'Maus' is all checked out proper now," mentioned Brown. "So we acquired extra copies on order but as soon as word acquired around about what occurred in McMinn County, we bought plenty of holds."

Those are simply a number of the two million different materials at the Nashville Public Library.

"A lot of people do not wish to read these books; they don't want their youngsters to need to learn these books, or compelled to read these books, and that is high-quality," mentioned Brown. "However there are quite a bit individuals who do, and we want to be there for the people who do need to learn these materials."

And if you wish to make your love for these supplies identified, what higher way than along with your library card? The 5,000 restricted edition playing cards for the campaign say "I learn banned books."

"All of us watch the TV exhibits that we like; we all watch the different sports activities or root for the different teams we're part of," said Brown. "Books are not any totally different."

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

"We aren't attempting to be a push back — a drive pushing back in opposition to these choices — we want to be an alternative to say, for those who could not be capable to get it there... you may get it here," stated Brown.

The restricted edition library cards can be found so long as supplies final.