Lincoln Branch Book Club will discuss "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
Date & Time
Friday, July 17, 2026
4pm - 5:30pm
Location
Join a robust discussion of one of the most challenged and banned books in the U.S.
Details
Audience
Age GroupsAdults
Program Type
Program TypeBook Clubs
Description
With its vivid evocation of the fear and loneliness at the heart of a child's yearning, and the tragedy of its fulfillment. The Bluest Eye remains one of Toni Morrison's most powerful, unforgettable novels- and a significant work of American fiction. The book had 62 challenges just in 2023 and 29 bans in the 2022-23 school year alone.
We hope you can jointhe discussion of such a polificwriters first novel.
The Lincoln Branch Book Club Disscussion is hybrid. Zoom Info will be emailed to registraints the week of the event.
Questions or comments:Contact Arlene Reese- 313-481-1872
Questions?
Contact lincoln@detroitpubliclibrary.org
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