"At AFT-NH, we strongly support every student’s freedom to explore the world through reading. School libraries play a vital role in this mission—they are often the only place where students can freely choose age-appropriate books without having to purchase them.
Access to a wide range of books and materials in school libraries is not only essential to education, but also a constitutional right. This access empowers students to pursue their interests, strengthen literacy skills, and encounter people like them or totally unlike them —through the pages of a book. In short, books can make a student feel acknowledged. They can also broaden students understanding of the world, which is exactly what we want for all our students.
That’s why we must stand together to resist book bans and any unnecessary restrictions on the availability of books and materials in our school libraries. Censorship undermines education, silences voices, and limits the growth of young minds. Let’s protect the freedom to read and ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive."