Toni Morrison is one of the world's most prolific authors. Her novels have reached across time, race, and social injustice since her first novel, The Bluest Eye, was published in 1970. I chose to feature her because I just discovered her amazing literary talent this year after reading The Bluest Eye. I haven't currently read any of her other novels, but I definitely have plans to.
Toni Morrison was originally born Chloe Anthony Wofford in Lorain, Ohio in 1931. Her parents moved there to escape the rampage of racism that was infiltrating the South at that time. Morrison spent most of her time reading novels and learning about her African American heritage. She then went on to attend the prestigious colleges of Howard and Cornell Universities for her B.A. and M.A. degrees.
As stated above, her literary career took off in 1970 and continued to grow from there. Some of her novels include, The Bluest Eye, Sula, Song of Solomon, Beloved, Jazz, and Paradise. Her novels focus on racial heritage and culture within the African American community She writes with a poignancy that not many can achieve and her descriptions are heartbreaking and breathtaking at the same time. Morrison is an author for the ages.
Go check out one of her novels. You won't be disappointed!
Happy Reading! :)
Source: http://www.umich.edu/~eng217/student_projects/nobel%20prize%20winners/morrison.htm
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