Read Free is dedicated to fighting unfair book censorship and encouraging quality representation for all. Your story matters.
Read Free
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Read Free is dedicated to fighting unfair book censorship and encouraging quality representation for all. Your story matters.
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March 6, 2024
The READER Act Part Three: An Interview with Charley Rejsek from BookPeople
<p>A coalition of organizations and businesses is suing the State of Texas over the READER Act. Today we are joined by Charley Rejsek, the CEO of BookPeople, to talk about being a plaintiff in the case. Listen to better understand the threat that the READER Act poses not only to Texas readers, but to Texas businesses. </p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.readfreemovement.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Visit our website</a></p> <p>Follow us on Instagram: @readfreepod</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.bookpeople.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Visit the BookPeople website</a></p> <p>Follow BookPeople on Instagram: @bookpeople</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.indiebound.org/indie-store-finder" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Find an independent bookstore near you</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>
February 21, 2024
The READER Act Part Two: An Interview with Kasey Meehan of PEN America
<p>Kasey Meehan, the Freedom to Read Program Director of PEN America, joins us for a conversation about the READER Act and beyond. Listen for expert insights on the threats facing the freedom to read in Texas and across the country.</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.readfreemovement.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Visit our website</a></p> <p>Follow us on Instagram: @readfreepod</p> <p><br></p> <p>Resources discussed in this episode: </p> <p><a href="https://pen.org/issue/free-the-books/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">PEN America Action Page</a></p> <p> <a href="https://pen.org/press-release/in-win-for-free-expression-judge-rules-lawsuit-challenging-escambia-county-fl-book-bans-can-move-forward/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">IN WIN FOR FREE EXPRESSION, JUDGE RULES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL BOOK BANS CAN MOVE FORWARD - PEN America</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.txfreadomfighters.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Texas FReadom Fighters</a></p> <p>Instagram: @freadomfighters</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.txftrp.org/#:~:text=Texas%20Freedom%20to%20Read%20Project%2C%20launched%20in%20December%202023%2C%20seeks,to%20read%20throughout%20the%20state." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Texas Freedom to Read Project</a></p> <p>Instagram: @txfreedomread</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.studentsengaged.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Students Engaged in Advancing Texas</a></p> <p>Instagram: @studentsengagedtx</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.childrensdefense.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAuNGuBhAkEiwAGId4akwnxBf0lLyvVSwhvakK0ng-fqxgr5p-BiwKEOCpwYG5SP18rofUJxoCjjYQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Children's Defense Fund</a></p> <p>Instagram: @cdftexas</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.aclutx.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">ACLU of Texas</a></p> <p>Instagram: @aclutx </p>
February 7, 2024
The READER Act Part One: An Overview
<p>Part 1 of Read Free's 3 part series on the READER Act in Texas. Listen for a brief history of the Act and learn where it now stands. </p> <p>Sources:</p> <p><a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2023/04/11/texas-daylight-saving-time/">Texas House votes to permanently stay on daylight saving time | Texas Tribune</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2023/04/12/texas-crown-act-hairstyle-discrimination/">Texas House passes CROWN Act | Texas Tribune</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2023/03/28/texas-diaper-tampon-sales-tax/">Bill eliminating tampon, diaper sales taxes OK’d by Texas House | Texas Tribune</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1593675">HB 900 Text | Bill Track 50</a></p> <p><a href="https://txla.org/advocacy/texas-legislative-session/library-related-issues/">Texas Library Legislation Watch | Texas Library Association</a></p> <p><a href="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/conservative-fifth-circuits-2023-rulings-test-supreme-court">Conservative Fifth Circuit’s 2023 Rulings Test Supreme Court | Bloomberg Law</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/OralArgRecordings/23/23-50668_11-29-2023.mp3">HB 900 Oral Arguments</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.bookpeople.com/faq/hb-900">BookPeople Resources and FAQ</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2024/01/17/texas-book-rating-lawsuit-5th-circuit/">Appeals Court Issues Injunction | Texas Tribune</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/94115-in-major-win-appeals-court-upholds-block-on-texas-book-rating-law.html">In Major Win, Appeals Court Upholds Block on Texas Book Rating Law | Publishers Weekly</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2023/08/31/texas-book-rating-lawsuit/">Federal judge bars Texas from enforcing book rating law | Texas Tribune</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.bookweb.org/news/aba-files-suit-challenging-texas-censorship-law-1629754">Lawsuit Press Release</a></p> <p><br> </p>
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