Reading at the End of the World

Book bans and censorship are harming our communities

Why Banned Books?

  • Interrupts young people’s freedom to read, a First Amendment right

  • Limits access to information

  • Inhibits critical thinking and freedom of expression

  • Among the most banned books, 44% feature characters or authors of color, and 39% feature LGBTQ+ characters or authors

How You Can Help

Write:

  • Start a petition to reinstate a banned book

  • Write a letter to your local officials

Learn:

  • Read banned books

  • Visit your local library and talk to a librarian

Gather:

  • Attend a protest

  • Talk about banned books with friends, family, and local officials

Organize:

  • Start a banned book club

  • Donate banned books to libraries and book drives

Our Mission

Reading at the End of the World’s mission is to uplift the power of access to information and support the freedom to read. Through donations, events, and partnerships, Reading at the End of the World bolsters the fight to keep banned books accessible.

Over 200 books entered into our free library

2 out-of-state book deliveries to organizations fighting for the freedom to read

Enthusiastic support from local businesses and community to support REW Library’s mission