Friday, August 9, 2019

Toni Morrison (1931-2019) - A Tribute to An American Treasure


Toni Morrison by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders


A tremendous sadness has descended on Toni Morrison fans now that she has left this mortal world. She was and still is beloved by her readers.

Here is an essay in Opah Magazine by McKenzie Jean-Philippe: "20 Timeless Toni Morrison Quotes That Will Always Stay With You" 

Recollections in The Paris Review by Fran Lebowitz, Danez Smith and Pam Houston. 

One of many interviews

. . . to savor as you re-read her great books and essays.

Novels

Children's literature (with Slade Morrison)

  • The Big Box (1999). 
  • The Book of Mean People (2002). 
  • Who's Got Game? The Ant or the Grasshopper?, The Lion or the Mouse?, Poppy or the Snake? (2007). 
  • Peeny Butter Fudge (2009). 
  • Please, Louise (2014). 

Short fiction

Plays


Libretto:

Essays:
  • The Origin of Others (2017). Harvard University Press. 
  • The Source of Self-Regard: Essays, Speeches, Meditations (2019). Random House. 


Please  reply to this post on FB or in your email with the title of your favorite Toni Morrison book.  Thank you.

Best wishes for the weekend,
Beth

Beth S. Gersh-Nesic, Ph.D.
Director and owner
New York Arts Exchange


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