Penguin Random House is continuing its efforts to combat book bannings in a variety of ways, including through lawsuits, public campaigns (see story on the Banned Wagon below), and its Intellectual Freedom Taskforce. The Taskforce is expanding its efforts with the appointment of Rosalie (Rosie) Stewart to the newly created position of senior manager, public policy, effective today.
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According to Skip Dye, senior v-p, library sales and digital strategy, senior v-p, sales operations, and chair of the Taskforce, Stewart will "focus on broadening our participation in state and federal legislative efforts, building coalitions, and grassroots organizing."
Most recently, Stewart was manager of grassroots communications for the American Library Association's Public Policy and Advocacy Office, managing the OneClickPolitics program and Congressional Fly-In events. Earlier, she spearheaded the inaugural funding cycle of a grant program for Interior Design focused on membership expansion and contract lobbying projects. She also co-founded MOVE Texas (Mobilize, Organize, Vote, Empower), an organization focused on empowering underrepresented youth communities through civic engagement, issue advocacy, and leadership development.
Dye said, "A skilled grassroots organizer with a passion for youth, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and championing the freedom to read, Rosie has extensive experience working at the federal, state, and local levels on issues including appropriations, intellectual freedom, and voting access."