The Freedom to Read Nevada logo, which says "Freedom to Read" in larger letters and "Nevada" underneath. Hubert the bookworm flies beside it. Art by Figbar Lonesome.

Freedom to Read Nevada

Resources

Washoe County BCC (David Calvert/The Nevada Independent)
Banned Books Display at the Downtown Reno Library (Jason Bean/RGJ)
Freedom to Read NV Film Screening at the Sparks Library

Action

Guide to Giving Public Comment

Learn how to format your public comment and use your voice to create change.

Guide to Attending School and Library Board Meetings

Prepare for attending library and school board meetings.

Fight Against Censorship

Find 56 small actions you can take to fight book censorship in 2025.

Book Challenges in Your Library

Tips for librarians facing harassment and threats.

Fighting Book Bans as an Educator

Find ways to promote the freedom to read in your classroom and your community.

Education

Book Bans in the USA

Learn about books that were banned in schools in the United States from 2023 to 2024.

Reading a Press Release

Learn how to critically read a press release from the government.

Literary Activism Newsletter

Read through the archives of this weekly newsletter covering news around censorship.

CASE STUDY: Huntsville Public Library (TX)

Following the removal of two book displays at the public library, one for Pride and one for Banned Books Week, the city decided to privatize the library.

CASE STUDY: Alpena Public Library (MI)

What began with complaints about a handful of LGBTQ+ books has transformed into a situation where two individuals at the forefront of pushing for book bans have now been given the power to oversee the future of that very public institution.