Freedom to Read Foundation

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The official account for the Freedom to Read Foundation. FTRF protects and defends the First Amendment to the Constitution and supports the right of libraries to collect - and individuals to access - information. www.FTRF.org | https://tr.ee/4XlSHYFTGw

Celebrating 250 years of independence
POV: Pride doesn’t end when June does 5 LGBTQ+ stories you should read This Book Is Gay - Juno Dawson The Black Flamingo - Dean Atta Detransition, Baby - Torrey Peters Cemetery Boys - Aiden Thomas Juliet Takes a Breath - Gabby Rivera Pride doesn't end when June does. Neither do the stories that help us understand ourselves and one another.
Tested by Time. Driven by Purpose. 1876 - American Library Association was Founded 1967 - ALA established the Office for Intellectual Freedom 1927 - ALA and 14 European Countries established the IFLA 2026 - Celebrating 150 years of service Thank you, ALA, for a century and a half of leadership, service, and dedication to libraries.
The freedom to read means having access to stories that challenge, inspire, affirm, and reflect our lived experiences. This Pride Month, we celebrate LGBTQ+ voices and stand against efforts to restrict access to books and ideas. Because everyone deserves the freedom to find themselves in a book.
Banning a book called The Secret Life of Bees sounds like someone declared war on honey. Except the book isn’t really about bees. [To the bottom left there is a jar of honey swarmed by bees]
Banned Books Week Oct 4-10, 2026 Each year, the Freedom to Read Foundation awards five grants to support programs that fight censorship. Each year, the Freedom to Read Foundation awards five grants to support programs that fight censorship. These programs are on the front lines, responding to book bans, supporting libraries, and ensuring that readers can access the ideas and stories they choose.
"The Freedom to Read Foundation is a proud sponsor of Banned Books Week 2026. Book bans are not isolated incidents, they are part of a growing, coordinated movement to restrict access to information.
GROW GREEN, LIVE CLEAN PLANT A TREE TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.
I Am Somebody - Jesse Jackson. Sesame Street 1972.
Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. built a legacy grounded in faith, community empowerment, and humanitarian service.
Honoring Jesse Jackson Reverent Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. (1941-2026)
LEARN AND UNLEARN Read books and challenge what you thought you knew.
Webinar The Journey of a Book: How Books go from Publisher to the Public A webinar with Nate Coulter and the Freedom to Read Foundation
Heavy — Kiese Laymon
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings — Maya Angelou
Read BOOKS BY BLACK AUTHORS here’s a list of memoirs definitely worth reading
19th of January Martin Luther King Jr Day The time is always right to do what is right
December 19th is the Ugly Sweater Day Join us on Dec 19th in your best UGLY SWEATER and use the hashtag #FTRFGetsUGLY
This Giving Tuesday, defend the freedom to read. Across the country, books are being challenged, removed, and silenced. But the Freedom to Read Foundation is standing firm—protecting the First Amendment, supporting librarians, and ensuring every person has access to diverse stories and ideas. Your donation today fuels legal advocacy, supports frontline librarians, and keeps vital books on shelves where they belong. Give today. Protect tomorrow.
Students in Texas would not have been allowed to read or borrow books that merely touch on the topics of sex or relationships regardless of the work’s literary, scientific or artistic value.
LITTLE V. LLANO COUNTY A three-judge Fifth Circuit panel affirmed that removal of books based on content was unconstitutional.
Embrace Self-Acceptance Take your time with your identity. Be patient, kind, and gentle with yourself—self-love is a journey, not a deadline. Protect Your Peace Set boundaries with negativity. You deserve to be surrounded by people who respect and affirm who you are. Seek Community Find affirming spaces—online or in person—where you can connect with people who understand and celebrate you. Hold On to Hope Hard days don’t last forever. Keep going, one day at a time. Brighter days are ahead. Remember Your Power Your existence is resistance. You’re part of a long history of LGBTQ+ strength and resilience—and you’re not alone.
Happy 4th of July But what about the First Amendment?
The Nature Reader You read to reconnect—with the earth, with wonder, with stillness. You love lush descriptions, nature metaphors, and eco-fiction. Genre Faves: Nature writing, magical realism, fantasy. “Give me forests, storms, and stories that breathe.”
What kind of reader are you? Celebrate Pride Month by discovering your reader identity—one color at a time! Swipe through and find your reader type.
WE STAND PROUDLY WITH LEBTO+ READERS, AUTHORS, AND STORIES. At the Freedom to Read Foundation, we believe that everyone deserves access to books that reflect their identity, history, and truth. Join us in protecting the right to read for all.
Leading with the freedom to read foundation and a calls to action June 5 2025 - Panelist highlight.
Leading with the Freedom to Read Foundation and a Call to Action June 5, 2025 | 7:00PM - 8:30PM ET Whether you’re a long-term member, or need an introduction to the Foundation, we’re excited to share the work of the Freedom to Read Foundation with you.
Happy Mother's Day From the Freedom to Read Foundation
may 1st is national law day of action If you’re wondering when is a good time to take action, TODAY IS THE DAY
This World Book Day, Don't Just Celebrate Books. Protect Them. Freedom to Read Foundation logo Support the right to read. Speak out against censorship. Defend the first Amendment.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE BANNED ON THE RUN 5K Thanks to everyone who participated, sponsored an employee, donated to the overall campaign, or just helped us to spread the word. FREE PEOPLE READ FREELY
120+ bills that could affect budgets of public libraries
Diverse books inspire young readers to dream big by showing them role models from all backgrounds. #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay
CELEBRATE WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS DAY! #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay