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Free People Read Freely ®

About FTRF

The is a nonprofit legal and educational organization founded in 1969 to promote and protect the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press; to protect the public's right of access to information and materials stored in the nation's libraries; to safeguard libraries' right to disseminate all materials contained in their collections; and support libraries and librarians in their defense of First Amendment rights by supplying them with legal counsel or the means to secure it. It is a separate 501(c)(3) organization with an independent board of trustees that is affiliated with the 91´«Ã½. Its staff and office are co-located with the Office for Intellectual Freedom at 91´«Ã½ headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.

In addition to its litigation and legal advocacy in defense of First Amendment freedoms, the foundation supports projects and programs to educate librarians and the public about the importance of defending the right to read and speak freely by providing grants to libraries, schools, and community institutions across the country. The Freedom to Read Foundation also supports and funds initiatives and scholarship programs to improve intellectual freedom education for LIS professionals and students.

Member/Donations

Membership in the Freedom to Read Foundation is separate from 91´«Ã½ membership. To join or renew your membership, visit our new site at .

FTRF Staff

Deborah Caldwell-Stone

Executive Director and Secretary

Telephone: 800-545-2433, ext. 4224

dstone@ala.org

Joyce McIntosh

Program Officer

Telephone: 800-545-2433, ext. 4223

ybrown@ala.org

225 North Michigan Ave, Suite 1300

Chicago, IL 60601

Telephone: 800-545-2433, ext. 4226

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