Librarians, Legislation, and Media Training: Successfully advocate for libraries in legislature and your local community

Presented by: School Library Journal
Event Date and Time: Friday, August 22, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM ET
Duration: 90 minutes

 

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Learn how to track library-related legislation and testify in front of legislators from grassroots advocates and librarians who have successfully lobbied for libraries in their states. And hear from EveryLibrary's John Chrastka on how to craft the appropriate library message for your community and the audience, as well as when it's best not to say anything at all.

SPEAKERS

John Chrastka, Executive Director, EveryLibrary
Stephana Ferrell, Co-founder, Florida Freedom to Read Project
Lynette Mejía, Co-founder, Louisiana Citizens Against Censorship
Ayaan Moledina, Federal Policy Director, Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT)
Frank Strong, Co-director, Texas Freedom to Read Project

Moderated by Kara Yorio, Senior News Editor, SLJ

 

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A link to the CE Certificate will be availble within the Zoom chat, live and on demand.

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