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ALA hopes to spark community action with the day, which will culminate with a virtual conversation,"Protecting Free Expression and the Right to Read,"hosted by Unite Against Book Bans coalition partners.

The American Library Association (ALA) has declared Monday, April 24 as Right to Read Day. Monday is the first day of National LibraryWeek.

The national call to action comes on the one-year anniversary of ALA launching its UniteAgainst Book Bans campaign. ALA offers suggestions for the public to act, including borrow a library book at risk of being banned, write a letter to the editor or to an elected leader, attend a meeting of local officials or library or school board, and stage a public event or peaceful protest in support of libraries.

In addition, Unite Against Book Banscoalition partners will host "Protecting Free Expression and the Right to Read," a virtual conversation at 7 p.m. Eastern. The event will feature ALA president Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada, PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel, NCAC executive director Christopher Finan, and Judy Blume Forever documentaryco-directors Leah Wolchok andDavina Pardoin a discussion of Blumes work and the surge of censorship across the country. It is free, but registrationis required.

Also on Monday,ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom will release the list of Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2022.

Read the press release below.

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