Banned Books - Washoe County -

: In April 2024, the Library Board of Trustees voted 4–1 to reject challenges against eight specific books, maintaining that they provide diverse and inclusive stories beneficial to the community.

The Washoe County School District handles challenges through a parental choice program rather than district-wide removals. Banned Books - Washoe County

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: : In April 2024, the Library Board of