I own a total of one bracelet and it says “Libraries Matter!” (We’re going to start selling them at the FAPL store shortly.) Well, it seems that IFLA now sells Banned Books Bracelets which on first hearing of them I thought were cool. But then I saw the price! $18 for an “adult” bracelet and $12 for a “kids” bracelet. Ask any eleven year old. These bracelets sell for no more than $3 in any store. I realize that this is a fund-raising effort, but, seriously, ALA’s getting these things for about $1.00 each (they get cheaper the more you buy). Selling them at a 1800% profit is just rediculous.
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