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Meet the Activist: Maira E.

Maira E. is a Canada-based student, dedicated to using technology, policy, and advocacy to serve her community.

Jul 5, 2023
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Maira E. is a Canada-based student, dedicated to using technology, policy, and advocacy to serve her community. As part of Novelly’s SPEAK! Activist Network, Inaaya immersed herself in coursework on the freedom to read movement and made plans to diversify bookshelves in Florida.

Maira is planning an exciting in-person event designed to promote the goals of the SPEAK! Activist Network.

Thank you for fighting for our freedom to read, Maira! ✨


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