why was pinkalicious banned

Pinkalicious was banned in Wilson County, Tennessee, as part of a larger ban on around 400 books under House Bill 843, the Age-Appropriate Materials Act. This law requires that school library materials be suitable for the age and maturity levels of students and consistent with the educational mission of the school. However, no official specific reason for Pinkalicious's ban has been provided. Speculation about the ban includes a controversial illustration of Pinkalicious standing in her underwear and the story's theme about eating in moderation, which some might have misinterpreted. The author, Victoria Kann, finds the reasons unclear and absurd. The book's message is about loving oneself and eating healthy, with no inappropriate content. Despite the ban, Pinkalicious is considered a harmless and positive children's book series encouraging creativity and reading, making its removal puzzling and part of a broader contentious issue surrounding book bans in schools today.