The University of South Carolina, PRH, and EBSCO will be debuting a "Reading is a Right" webinar this week on 5/12, featuring author Kyle Lukoff. Please do share on your patrons. Reading is a Right: What Parents Need to Know about Book Bans and Pushing Back Join us for an important convo between students, teachers, parents, librarians, and award-winning author, Kyle Lukoff as we get L.O.U.D. (Listen, Organize, Uplift, Disrupt)! We'll break down what the freedom to read represents in our culture, how curtailing that freedom through book bans is hurting our children, and the steps parents and caregivers can take to fight for their child's access to a high-quality education. Registration link: Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Reading is a Right: What Parents Need to Know about Book Bans and Pushing Back. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_AIOVafz1T2-liNsQ4ObhGw&data=05%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C48eac12ee1fa4e129fc308da328b1e2d%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637877870337542539%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BpIVVKr77pqRfeFQaKnAKhxQtQCGDM1GnnexZ%2Fx05Ic%3D&reserved=0> (Image below has the link embedded for easy sharing) [cid:image001.png@01D8645E.A24B58E0] <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_AIOVafz1T2-liNsQ4ObhGw&data=05%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C48eac12ee1fa4e129fc308da328b1e2d%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637877870337542539%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BpIVVKr77pqRfeFQaKnAKhxQtQCGDM1GnnexZ%2Fx05Ic%3D&reserved=0> Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. May is Teacher Appreciation Month - recognizing outstanding educators. Learn more<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmde%2F0%2C4615%2C7-140-5683_13651-495736--%2C00.html&data=05%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7Cef7e920782cb4e1cecae08da2c3f8881%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637870948662190338%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=s7plCCuRShDaUwZrdPyiBltlAkrlGjRbb23KMFRJ2JE%3D&reserved=0>! [cid:image002.jpg@01D8645E.A24B58E0]
