Pink to Distribute 'Banned' Books at Florida Concerts in Protest of State's Education Laws

The singer partners with PEN America to challenge Florida's recent legislation limiting free speech in education, amidst a 33% increase in book bans across the U.S..

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.