Stories of book censorship or bans in Florida have topped headlines throughout the year. However, some are fighting back by putting up Little Free Diverse Libraries — those little bird box-like structures filled with books that you sometimes see in front yards.
Jacksonville art gallery Yellow House and social justice organization 904WARD are the organizations behind the project.
Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with 904WARD’s CEO Kimberly Allen and Tom Caron, one of the volunteers installing the libraries and keeping them stocked.
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