Welcome to Month Two of the Banned Book Challenge! This August, we’re diving into The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison—an unforgettable novel that has consistently been banned and challenged across schools and libraries in the U.S.
But here’s why that makes it even more essential to read.
❌ Why The Bluest Eye Has Been Banned
Toni Morrison’s debut novel has been removed from curricula and library shelves due to:
- Graphic depictions of sexual abuse
- Themes of incest, racism, and trauma
- Claims that it’s “unsuitable” for school-aged readers
Despite these challenges, The Bluest Eye is a critically acclaimed exploration of race, beauty, and generational harm. The very themes that led to censorship are the reasons this book matters.
🌟 Why We’re Reading It Anyway
This story is devastating, honest, and transformative.
At the heart of the novel is Pecola Breedlove—a young Black girl who believes blue eyes will make her beautiful and lovable. Morrison doesn’t hold back. And that’s exactly why The Bluest Eye hits so deeply.
It’s a reminder that love, in all its forms, reflects the humanity (or lack of it) in the people giving it.
📚 Join the Banned Book Challenge
Reading banned books is about more than protest—it’s about listening to voices that have been silenced and stories that deserve to be shared.
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