I read quite a bit about other schools removing books for fear of our Governor who is known for his pettiness (Ask Disney, Carnival Cruise Lines, a few elected District Attorneys, and one fired teacher). In the case of Mandarin Middle School, had the books been removed as a stunt we certainly would have heard about it. Heres more info:

https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-political-scene/what-is-ron-desantis-doing-to-floridas-public-liberal-arts-college