Let Utah Read

Hey, we're building the team to fight censorship in Utah and beyond. Follow us over in the blue place, and follow others (see QR code below) who are standing up for the freedom to write, read, and think freely in America. bsky.app/profile/letuta…. @EveryLibrary @PENamerica

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… and follow us for updates.

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…

Action Alert‼️ 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. letutahread.org/news

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.

We're proud to be attending screenings of The Librarians this weekend. Come join us!

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

Great piece on the statewide rejection of book banners last Saturday!

Access the recoding here letutahread.org/events/hopkins

Rather than ban her books, Ellen Hopkins says Utah should ‘trust in young people’ kuer.org/education/2025…. Access the recording here: https://

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

On this National Day of Action for Libraries: SEND AN EMAIL: Save Federal IMLS Funding for Libraries letutahread.org/saveimls

New blog post: In the Defense of Banned Books: Why ‘The Bluest Eye’ Should Remain on the Shelves letutahread.org/blog/bluesteye

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