It’s a joyous duty to team up with the American Library Association for their upcoming “Right To Read Day” on April 7th— here’s an illustration I contributed for their “Drawn To Freedom” campaign!
I’m not the ALA, so let me be plain and unrestrained with my language: there is an actual fascist takeover occurring in real time in the US, intent on permanently breaking democracy, overturning fundamental constitutional rights, stripping down and selling this country for parts in order to achieve total social control over our lives, public and private. Libraries are fundamental to a free society, and are true community centers. Their resources and benefits extend far beyond checking out books— and anyone who uses the library knows this.
Don’t take for granted what it means to live in a free society. That existence is quickly being disappeared. Protect everyone’s access to information and resources by learning more here.