About this book
Ava is tired of her ultracool attitude, ultraradical politics, and ultrablack clothing. She's ready to try something new—she's even ready to be someone new. Someone who fits in, someone with a gorgeous boyfriend, someone who wears pink. But Ava soon finds that changing herself is more complicated than changing her wardrobe. Even getting involved in the school musical raises issues she never imagined. As she faces surprising choices and unforeseen consequences, Ava wonders if she will ever figure out who she really wants to be. Pink received an American Library Association Stonewall Award Honor for exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience.
Censorship history
In 2024, "Pink" by Lili Wilkinson was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States due to concerns over its themes of identity and self-expression, which some parents and school officials deemed inappropriate for students. Specific instances of challenges included formal complaints submitted to school boards, leading to votes that resulted in the book's removal from library shelves and curricula. The bans were part of a broader trend of increased scrutiny on literature addressing LGBTQ+ themes and issues of personal identity in educational settings.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | LGBTQ+Political |