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MI Library Association launches campaign to oppose attempts to pull books

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The campaign is called MI Right To Read.

Organizers say they oppose attempts to pull books from public libraries in the state.

Scott Duimstra is the president of the Michigan Library Association. He says some of these book bans infringe on First Amendment rights.

“Regardless of what your viewpoints are, your belief systems are, it's about protecting everyone's right when they walk into a public library, that they have access to materials that reflect their views, their lifestyles, and, and their opinions as well, too.”

He says the campaign website offers resources on how to advocate against book censorship in local communities.

As WKAR's Bilingual Latinx Stories Reporter, Michelle reports in both English and Spanish on stories affecting Michigan's Latinx community. Michelle is also the voice of WKAR's weekend news programs.
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