.aesopskincare is bringing back Queer Library for Pride Month — this time, with a mission to combat book bans and classroom censorship bills.
According to the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom, 2022 saw a 38 percent increase in titles targeted for censorship from school curriculums and libraries, many of which were written by or about the LGBTQ community.
This year, Aesop purchased more than 1,200 banned or challenged books from independent, queer-owned bookstores for Queer Library, which will also offer visitors a selection of titles donated by Penguin Random House. “We want to amplify storytelling and create meaningful moments that can transcend what you’d expect aTo further this mission, The Aesop Foundation has pledged $100,000 to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation to support the fight for freedom of speech.
“Person by person and story by story, we hope to create a powerful and meaningful movement,” O’Dea said. In previous years, Queer Library has focused on works by Black, indigenous and people of color authors and transgender authors, who are also facing mounting legislation that could impact access to health care, student athletics, the military and more.in a deal that valued the Australian luxury personal care brand at more than $2.5 billion.
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