They banned her books about trees!
The same people who banned this book are now championing a Federal Book Ban Bill, which would allow the Federal Government to make the same decisions in your community.
Imagine a book about trees being targeted for removal.
It sounds unbelievable, but that is exactly what is happening.
In this short video, you will hear about a children’s book about trees that was banned from schools for being inappropriate because it depicts a monoecious red oak, a tree that can self-pollinate.
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The absolutely ABSURD claim from book banners is that books about self-pollinating plants (very common in the natural world) are trans-indoctrination!
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The same people who banned this book are now championing a Federal Book Ban Bill, which would allow the Federal Government to make the same decisions in your community.
The message is clear: if even a simple story about nature can be challenged, it shows how quickly the freedom to read can be narrowed.
This is not just about one book. It is about a growing effort to influence what students and families can access.
We made it easy to call your reps to ask them to take a stand against this legislation!
Stories like this remind us why speaking up matters.
When access to books is questioned, even in unexpected ways, it signals the importance of defending intellectual freedom for everyone.
The most effective next step is simple: call your members of Congress and ask them to oppose H.R. 7661.
Congressional offices track calls, and hearing directly from constituents makes a real difference.
Your call can help protect:
- Students’ access to diverse books
- Educators’ ability to teach without pressure
- Libraries’ mission to provide open access to ideas
- The freedom to read for all Americans
Please watch the video, then take a few minutes to call your legislators and urge them to oppose H.R. 7661.
Join over 25,000 Americans who have signed the petition to stop this legislation today!
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Moments like this show how easily access to books can become politicized.
Together, we can ensure that libraries remain places of learning, discovery, and open ideas.
Thank you for standing with EveryLibrary and defending the freedom to read.