From the American Library Association 2/26/2026
In response to H.R. 7661, introduced on February 24, American Library Association President Sam Helmick issued the following statement:
“Parents, not politicians, should guide their children’s reading. In our school, campus, and public libraries, materials are selected by trained literacy professionals who understand child development and community needs. Their work is grounded in one clear purpose: helping young people become lifelong readers.
“H.R. 7661 isn’t fundamentally about protecting kids. It’s about giving politicians broad authority to restrict whose stories are allowed on our shelves. That should concern anyone who believes in the freedom to read and the right of families to make decisions for themselves.
Read more: https://www.ala.org/news/2026/02/ala-denounces-HR-7661
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