Upcoming Connect with a Classic Banned Book: The Color Purple

The Color Purple is an award-winning novel written in 1982 by acclaimed novelist Alice Walker. It won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for fiction. The book has been the subject of controversy and appears on the American Library Association list of the 100 most frequently banned and challenged books. Set in South during the Jim Crow era, the story unfolds against the backdrop of racial segregation and patriarchal oppression. Join instructor Kathy Allman for a presentation and lively discussion of the plot, characters, and themes of this groundbreaking novel. Fee $5. Class meets at CHP Metropolitan 1264 Metropolitan Blvd. off Thomasville Rd.