In
the fake news era and the faux fake news campaign put out by President Trump,
Americans increasingly don’t know what to believe or understand the difference
between fact and fiction or news and opinion.
Where shall they turn for guidance?
Books.
Libraries,
bookstores, and schools play an even bigger role in society than we could have
imagined five years ago. Now, more than
ever, we must rely more on our books to help us know what’s going on in the
world.
You
might want to start by reading books of fact, such as an almanac. Or you may
need a refresher on free speech. The net
neutrality law that’s been decimated by the Trump administration will injure
intellectual freedom in this country.
Perhaps you should just read George Orwell’s 1984, because we are living in some of that world right now.
Trump
even recently limited how words like science or abortion can be used by federal
agencies. It’s just a blatant attack on
reality, down to the words that we use to describe things.
Books
are what will save us – but not completely.
Books do us no good if they don’t inform the masses. Further, they mustn’t just inform us – they
must enlighten and move us to take action.
For
some, books are a luxury or something not viewed as important. For others, they escape from reality with
fiction, further eroding their involvement in society. We need everyone to literally be on the same
page.
So
what role can you play in all of this?
1.
Buy
books – and support the book industry.
2.
Read
books – be informed and involved.
3.
Loan
books – share with others.
4.
Borrow
books – support your libraries.
5.
Write
books – contribute to making better books.
6.
Donate
books – help organizations in need.
7.
Lobby
for books – speak up to protect the arts.
8.
Gift
books to others – can’t think of a better present.
9.
Display
your books – show others you support books.
10.
Protect
books from bans or censorship – free speech to all, even your enemies.
11.
Get
or use your library card.
12.
Take
someone to the library or bookstore.
13.
Discuss
books socially, whether online, or in person.
14.
Post
book reviews.
15.
Quote
lines from books in speeches or presentations.
Keep
the book alive – and the world will live longer!
“Libraries
are guardians of truth, fact, access and education for all. They are on the front lines of the battle for
the American mind. So in 2018, whether
you’re already a regular or haven’t been to a branch since you were a child,
visit. You’ll learn something – and
that’s something that benefits us all.”
--Tony
Marx, president and CEO of the New York Public Library
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