Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) commented.

in communities such as the City of Huntington Beach and Fresno County.Book titles containing subject matter on LGBTQ and communities of color made up 47% of those targeted in censorship attempts.

We are grateful to Assemblymember Muratsushi for championing this crucial legislation to protect Californians freedom to access books in our public libraries that reflect our states rich diversity and give LGBTQ+ people the ability to see their own stories and communities reflected in the books they read.According to the American Muratsuchi Library Association (ALA).while school libraries saw an 11% increase over 2022 numbers.

and this bill will ensure that Californians have access to books that offer diverse perspectives.as the event highlights the positive role of public libraries as a trusted marketplace of ideas and information.

Newsom for signing AB 1825 and for his long-standing defense of the freedom to read.

The bill will also require public libraries to develop a collection development policy that includes how the public can challenge library materials.recut version titled Godzilla – King of the Monsters was available in the U

The pump that supplies the Manzanar Visitor Center with water will be turned off for maintenance during that time.six miles south of Independence and nine miles north of Lone Pine.

Manzanar National Historic Site is located at 5001 Highway 395.are open daily during daylight hours.