Morrison's devastating debut novel tells the story of eleven-year-old Pecola Breedlove, whose yearning for blue eyes becomes a heartbreaking exploration of beauty standards, self-hatred, and the destructive power of internalized racism. Set in 1940s Ohio, this powerful work examines how society's narrow definitions of beauty can destroy the most vulnerable among us. Morrison's unflinching prose illuminates the tragedy at the heart of American ideals of beauty and belonging.

Why We Picked It: Because Morrison's first novel established her as one of literature's most important voices, tackling difficult truths about race, beauty, and childhood with courage and compassion. The Bluest Eye remains painfully relevant, challenging readers to confront how society's standards can wound the most innocent.

Details: • Author: Toni Morrison • Publisher: Vintage • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: May 8, 2007 • Original Publication: 1970 • Awards: Author won 1993 Nobel Prize in Literature • ISBN: 0307278441

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