Barack Obama amp Public Libraries Push Back Against Book Bans

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An Illinois library posted a TikTok video pushing back against conservative efforts to ban books — and got a cameo assist from Barack Obama. • » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of the day delivered straight to your inbox: https://go.nowth.is/knowthis_youtube • » Subscribe to NowThis: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe • The Kankakee Public Library has built a sizable following on TikTok for its thoughtful and creative videos promoting reading and literacy, with more than 186,000 likes on its account as of July 17. • The clip featuring Obama is ‘the first in a series of TikToks that Obama has filmed with libraries across the country, boosting campaigns to increase awareness of library services and promote access to books,’ per the Washington Post. • For more U.S. news and politics, subscribe to @NowThisNews. • #BannedBooks #Libraries #Obama #Politics #News #NowThis • Connect with NowThis • » Like us on Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/News_Facebook • » Tweet us on Twitter: http://go.nowth.is/News_Twitter • » Follow us on Instagram: http://go.nowth.is/News_Instagram • » Find us on Snapchat Discover: http://go.nowth.is/News_Snapchat • NowThis is your premier news outlet providing you with all the videos you need to stay up to date on all the latest in trending news. From entertainment to politics, to viral videos and breaking news stories, we’re delivering all you need to know straight to your social feeds. We live where you live. • / nowthisnews • @nowthisnews

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