Mass Freedom to Read Advocacy Day Press Briefing

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Mass Freedom to Read coalition gathered at the State House in Boston to advocate for H.3594, An Act Regarding Free Expression. Coalition volunteers met with legislators, hosted a book fair highlighting books by MA authors and publishers that have been banned, and held a press briefing with the following speakers:

• Malinda Lo, Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans

• Andrea Fiorillo, Co-Chair of the Massachusetts Library Association Intellectual Freedom/Social Responsibility Committee

• Nina Selvaggio, Executive Director of Greater Boston PFLAG

• Massachusetts State Representative Adam J. Scanlon

• Camila Guerrero, student and writer with 826 Boston

• Massachusetts State Senator Julian Cyr

• Massachusetts State Representative John Francis Moran

Watch the recording of the press briefing here: