Nihar Malaviya writes: “Public and school libraries have long been great equalizers in our society. They provide access to books and information to everyone. Today’s book bans disproportionately affect young people in communities where families rely on their local library or public school to access books, and this is distressing and dangerous. Finding yourself represented in a book is critical. There is a long history of using the courts to protect authors and the right to read. Librarians are a crucial partner in this fight to protect free expression.”