For the kid who reads under the covers with a flashlight. For the one drawing comics in the margins of their notebook. For the young person who's learning that the stories we tell and the ones we defend matter just as much as the fights adults are having in school board meetings. Because raising readers and creators who won't be silenced starts now.
Kids see what's happening. They notice when their favorite books disappear from library shelves. They hear when adults argue about which stories they're "allowed" to read. They understand more than we think - and they deserve to know they can be part of the solution.
This shirt lays it out plain: Read Books, Write Comics, Fight Fascism. Clean typewriter font that doesn't talk down to young people or pretend this isn't their fight too. Because the kids reading banned books today are the storytellers, artists, and defenders of freedom tomorrow.
Books teach critical thinking. Comics spark imagination. Both put power in the hands of anyone brave enough to pick them up - and that includes the young people who are watching adults try to control what they can read, what they can learn, and what they can create. Teaching kids that standing up to censorship matters? That's how we raise a generation that won't back down.
A portion of proceeds from every sale goes directly to the ACLU to support their work defending free expression, fighting book bans, and protecting the rights of readers and creators of all ages. Because kids deserve to grow up in a world where stories aren't dangerous - or maybe where they're dangerous in all the right ways.
Disclaimer:
- Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
.: Made with 100%, midweight (5.3 oz/yd² (180 g/m²)), US cotton that feels soft to the touch and a great choice for any season.
.: The crew neckline along with the tee's classic fit, deliver a timeless style that is perfect for daily use.
.: All t-shirts come with pearlized, tear-away labels for total comfort and a scratch-free experience.
.: Made using ethically grown and harvested US cotton. Gildan is also a proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol ensuring ethical and sustainable means of production. This tee is certified by Oeko-Tex for safety and quality assurance.
.: Fabric blends: Heather colors - 50% cotton, 50% polyester, Sport Grey - 90% cotton, 10% polyester, Ash - 99% cotton, 1% polyester.
| |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
| Width, in |
16.14 |
16.93 |
18.11 |
18.90 |
20.08 |
| Length, in |
20.47 |
22.05 |
23.62 |
25.20 |
26.38 |
| Sleeve length (from center back), in |
13.39 |
14.17 |
15.35 |
16.14 |
17.32 |
| Size tolerance, in |
1.00 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
