Carolyn Foote, co-founder of Texas FReadom Fighters joins Christine and Jessica in a riveting conversation about the recent history of book banning in the US, and what's about to come. This discussion blew our minds--we understand the outrage, the fear, and the political strategies in totally new ways. Of course it was the experienced librarian who is also a freedom fighter whose words changed our lives!

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Episode 12 Links:

• The Texas FReadom Fighters
• FReadom Fighters Becky Calzada and Carolyn Foote featured in People Magazine as the 2023 Women Changing the World
• The organizations Carolyn mentioned to support currently: The ACLU, American Library Association, and PEN America
• And don't forget your local libraries--here's a place to find one near you

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