Nashville Public Library launches ‘Freedom to Read’ marketing campaign

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

Whereas those books is perhaps banned from some schools, there may be still someplace else you will discover them.

"Our job is simply to make sure that in order for you 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 received extra copies on order but as soon as phrase acquired around about what occurred in McMinn County, we obtained a number of holds."

Those are simply a number of the two million other supplies at the Nashville Public Library.

"Lots of people do not need to read these books; they don't need their youngsters to need to learn these books, or pressured to read these books, and that is high-quality," said Brown. "But there are quite a bit individuals who do, and we wish to be there for the individuals who do want to read these supplies."

And if you wish to make your love for these materials identified, what higher approach than with your library card? The 5,000 limited version cards for the campaign say "I learn banned books."

"We all watch the TV shows that we like; all of us watch the completely different sports activities or root for the completely different groups we're a part of," said Brown. "Books are no different."

The purpose is to get the 5,000 library cards within the palms of latest sign-ups this month.

"We're not making an attempt to be a push back — a drive pushing again towards these decisions — we wish to be a substitute for say, when you could not be capable to get it there... you can get it right here," stated Brown.

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