Coverage dated May 4, 2022 to May 5, 2022

'I read banned books' library card campaign launches in Nashville

Headline from KTVZ Bend

By CNN Staff The Nashville Public Library (NPL) is hoping to give out 5,000 free “banned books” library cards to local readers by the end of the month as Tennessee is among the states embroiled in the ongoing censorship debate across the nation.

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Reports & sources

18 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    Nashville library debuts ‘I read banned books’ cards amid censorship efforts (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Nashville public library patrons can now get limited-edition cards as part of ‘Freedom to Read’ campaign

  2. NBC News

    Nashville Public Library encourages readers to sign up for 'I read banned books' card (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The NPL's "Freedom to Read" campaign comes as two Tennessee school districts are removing "Maus" and "Walk Two Moons" from their curriculums.

  3. NPR

    In the battle over books, Nashville library's response? 'I read banned books' cards (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    As efforts to control books continue, Nashville Public Library hopes to reach thousands of readers with its "I read banned books" card.

  4. KTVZ Bend

    'I read banned books' library card campaign launches in Nashville (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By CNN Staff The Nashville Public Library (NPL) is hoping to give out 5,000 free “banned books” library cards to local readers by the end of the month as Tennessee is among the states embroiled in the ongoing censorship debate across the nation.

  5. Washington Times

    Nashville library campaigns against banned books (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Nashville Public Library is giving out library cards saying “I read banned books” as they push back against Tennessee officials trying to regulate which books are taught in the state’s public schools.

  6. Madison

    Nashville library offers 'I read banned books' library cards (opens Madison)

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    Madison's feed description

    Nashville Public Library is responding to library scrutiny in Tennessee with a goal to distribute 5,000 “I read banned books” library cards this month. Library Director Kent Oliver says the

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