We are a coalition of Utah community members—educators, parents, librarians, & advocacy organizations—working to protect our freedom to read.letutahread.org Salt Lake City, UTJoined January 2023
Heads up readers--we've got a new school materials bill this legislative session, and this one expands on HB 29 in scary ways.
Here's what you can to to push-back.
Check out our Instagram for the rundown of the bill, and more updates to come soon.
On January 6, 2026, the ACLU of Utah, along with law firms Parr Brown Gee & Loveless and Spencer Fane, LLC, filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Utah's Sensitive Materials Law.
Read all about it here: acluutah.org/press-releases…
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On Oct. 23, the Utah State Board of Education banned the book Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. They did so quietly, and without press.
We can't let them get away with this. Spread the word, and talk about this book.
More information can be found at: bookriot.com/utah-bans-thir…
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This means that people will not be able to access resources such as:
📌Activities for kids to foster growth and development and community
📌Internet
📌Help with applying for citizenship, filing taxes, applying for jobs, state archives
Join us in fighting back.
Just highlighting some banned books during banned books week :) Head over to our website to read our latest blog posts in our In the Defense of Banned Books series on "milk and honey by Rupi Kaur and "Like A Love Story" by Abdi Nazemian.
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These 18 books are currently banned in Utah schools state-wide. If you look closely, you'll notice a trend of female and minority authors, and LGBTQIA+ stories.
This is censorship, and it's reaching a dangerous level.
Join us online on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 for our next Let Utah Read Banned Books Club. We'll be reading discussing Tricks by Ellen Hopkins. Click for info and to RSVP: fightforthefirst.org/events/banned-… via @EveryLibrary
Join us at 3 Cups in Holladay on May 20, 6:30 for the next Let Utah Read Book Club. We'll be discussing Beloved, by Toni Morrison which was recently banned by Granite SD. More info and RSVP: fightforthefirst.org/events/let-uta…
Unless the Utah State Board of Ed takes action by July 4th, Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen, will become 18th book permanently banned statewide in Utah. Please contact board members and ask them to overturn the ban and restore local control! letutahread.org/localcontrol
Texas suburban school board candidates touting their support of conservative culture war issues were dealt a devastating blow over the weekend—the losses were felt big by PACs pouring funds into those defeated.
Special thank you to @frankstrong 📚
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Did you miss our great conversation with author Ellen Hopkins last night? All is not lost! You can access the recording at: letutahread.org/events/hopkins
Don't miss this conversation with Ellen Hopkins, a NY Times bestselling author, on April 24th, 7 pm (MT). Three of Ellen's book have been banned statewide by the state of Utah. letutahread.org/events/hopkins@UtahLibraries@acluutah
Tell our elected representatives that federal IMLS funding for libraries needs to be preserved! In 2024, IMLS provided nearly 2.3 million dollars to fund libraries services for Utahns. That means students, vets, jobseekers... Learn more and take action at: letutahread.org/saveimls
Thank you to @johncusack for helping to bring attention to @EveryLibrary petition to save library funding. For complete info and to take action see: saveimls.org
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