Banned Books - Washoe County Here

: In late 2023, the organization "Wake Up Washoe County" filed 14 challenges , primarily targeting titles with LGBTQ+ themes, racial diversity, or descriptions of sexual behavior.

While these books remain in the collection, they have been the primary targets of local challenges: Book Title Primary Local Concern Cited Gender Queer Maia Kobabe Sexual content; request to move to adult section The Bluest Eye Toni Morrison Deemed "not appropriate" for children Flamer Mike Curato Described as "poison" and "pornographic" by challengers All Boys Aren't Blue George M. Johnson Concerns over LGBTQ+ themes and sexual behavior Looking for Alaska John Green Sexual content, drinking, and smoking Crank Ellen Hopkins Mentions of drugs, sex, and vulgar language To officially challenge a book in Washoe County: Banned Books - Washoe County

: The library system actively celebrates "Banned Books Week" each year, including September 2024 and October 2025 , by displaying frequently challenged titles to promote the "freedom to read". School District Status : In late 2023, the organization "Wake Up