Toni Morrison’s first novel is a complex portrayal of the social pressures placed upon children based on physical appearance. It is the story of Pecola Brown, an 11-year-old black girl in 1940s Ohio, who is taunted by the world around her for her dark skin, kinky hair and brown eyes. Every day, she prays for blonde hair and blue eyes, which she believes will help her fit in. Join us for one of two bonus discussions of this classic novel with themes similar to those examined in Wonder.