In an official statement, GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said, 'Every LGBTQ young person needs to see themselves in stories about their lives, to let them know they belong just as they are.'
from schools. The statement — which has support from writers, educators, artists, racial and social justice advocates, booksellers and publishers — was created by the National Coalition Against Censorship . It is the first national, collective response to the recent onslaught of attempted book bans in at least 12 states.
“Every LGBTQ young person needs to see themselves in stories about their lives, to let them know they belong just as they are," GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said."Every American needs stories about LGBTQ people, Black people, queer people of color and all marginalized groups to help us better understand each other's experiences. Books nurture more compassionate human beings and a more successful society, where all are welcome to participate.
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