Overview

• Singer Pink has partnered with PEN America to give away 2,000 copies of books that have been 'banned' by some schools in Florida at her concerts in Miami and Sunrise.
• Pink's initiative is in response to Florida's recent legislation limiting free speech in education, including the 'Don't Say Gay' bill and the Individual Freedom Act.
• The books to be given away include 'The Family Book' by Todd Parr, 'The Hill We Climb' by Amanda Gorman, 'Beloved' by Toni Morrison, and a book from the 'Girls Who Code' series.
• PEN America reports a 33% increase in book bans across the U.S. in the 2022-2023 school year, with Florida accounting for over 40% of all documented bans.
• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other critics argue that the books are not being 'banned', but rather removed due to inappropriate and harmful content for children.