The Freedom to Read Foundation

The Freedom to Read Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to defending and promoting the First Amendment rights—particularly freedom of expression and access to information. It advocates against censorship, promotes free and open access to reading materials, and supports librarians and libraries in protecting intellectual freedom. The foundation works to ensure that individuals can freely seek, receive, and share information without restrictions, fostering an informed and open society. It also provides legal assistance and educational resources to combat efforts to limit or restrict the availability of ideas and information.