Read Strong

Kwame Alexander cuts through the chaos [View as Webpage]( [National Education Association]( [EdJustice]( {NAME}, Whatever our color, background, or zip code, we want our children to have an education that imparts honesty about who we are, integrity in how we treat others, and freedom to pursue our dreams. Kwame Alexander, award-winning poet and author of books like The Undefeated, The Crossover, and The Door of No Return, wants us to read strong in the face of book bans. Kwame delivers a powerful message to parents, educators, and students in Florida and across the nation about how Governor Ron DeSantis, and harmful politicians like him, are waging a series of targeted attacks against the freedom to learn in public schools. [Watch and share his powerful 3-minute message.]( [Kwame speaking expressively with his hands up]( [HEAR FROM KWAME ➤]( Whether they’re about illuminating our past to make a better future or mirroring our present, books are for all of us. With his keen insight, Kwame calls on us to stand together to protect the freedom to read. Together, let us create a better future for our public schools and communities. In solidarity, The NEA EdJustice Team [P.S. Do you believe in the power of art for action? Download our Freedom to Read poster and bookmark today and display it to represent your place in the education justice movement.]( [fb]( [tw]( [in]( [NEA - National Education Association]( You received this email at {EMAIL} because you are signed up for NEA EdJustice, timely actions and a quarterly digest about racial, social, and economic justice in education. [Click here to unsubscribe.]( © 2023 National Education Association 1201 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 [neaEdJustice.org]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( | [Subscribe]( | [Unsubscribe](