Lincoln Branch Book Club will discuss "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison

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Fri Jul 17 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm

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Lincoln | Detroit Public Library | Detroit, MI

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Join a robust discussion of one of the most challenged and banned books in the U.S.
About this Event

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

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Lincoln | Detroit Public Library, 1221 Seven Mile East, Detroit, United States

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