1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Books Save Lives Act . 2. Access to libraries and diverse books (a) Access to school libraries A covered school shall maintain a library that is staffed by a trained librarian. (b) Library book selection Each public library receiving Federal financial assistance and each library of a covered school shall maintain a diverse collection of books, including— (1) books written or illustrated by an individual who is a member of an underrepresented community