PARTICIPATORY ART TAKES EVERYBODY:

This project is a monumental collaborative endeavor. By rallying under the Flag of Makebelieve you amplify our collective voice. Every new participant extends our reach and deepens our impact.

THE POWER OF IMAGINATION:

The lines between make-believe and truth are often blurred by the stories we tell and the visions we share. Through collective imagining, we craft shared realities wherein make-believe masquerades itself as common sense. This project invites us to question these blurred lines, challenging us to peer beyond the veil of accepted norms and daring us to envision a world beyond our current perceptions. Recognizing make-believe's deceptive influence empowers us to envision and create a more hopeful, imaginative future.

ADVOCATING FOR OUR PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM:

Libraries today face significant challenges, including censorship and attempts to restrict access to information. The American Library Association (ALA) reports that book challenges have surged, with attempts to censor materials reaching record highs. These challenges often target books on sensitive topics such as LGBTQIA+ issues, race, and other critical social matters. There are multi-faceted censorship attempts from organized groups, including direct challenges, legislative efforts, and social media pressure. These actions threaten the role of libraries as bastions of knowledge and freedom. It's crucial to highlight and combat these threats, ensuring that libraries remain strongholds of imagination, and spaces where all viewpoints are represented and accessible.

OUR ART, OUR VOICE!

In an era marked by rapid transformation and upheaval, where our societies are grappling with shifting paradigms and crumbling old orders, art speaks volumes. It's a testament to the power of collective imagination in sculpting realities and challenging the status quo.

The misuse of make-believe by leaders to create division, fear, and hatred underscores the potency of narratives. Misinformation and manipulated truths have paved the way for discord and violence. Yet, it's within our grasp to harness this power for good, to craft narratives that unite, heal, and inspire.

A FLAG OF HOPE:

Flying the Flag of Makebelieve is more than a symbolic act; it's a declaration of our collective power. It's a reminder of the transformative power of imagination in steering the human spirit towards hope, beauty, and joy. It's an act of defiance against narratives that seek to limit and divide us, urging us to hold the torch of truth higher. This project is a call to action, advocating for the protection and support of our public libraries as they face these significant challenges.

JOIN EVERYBODY AND BE PART OF THE VISION:

Post a King Monday sticker and Fly the flag on your front porch or from the digital flagpoles on the world wide web. You can download a copy of the “King Monday Library Letter” and engage your community in collaboration with your local library!

Together, let's fly the Flag of Makebelieve, reclaim the power of imagination, and sculpt a future brimming with compassion, understanding, and boundless creativity. By supporting our libraries, lets stand up for intellectual freedom, diversity of thought, and the right to access information.