Celebrating Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison (1931-2019) is one of the most celebrated authors in the world. In addition to writing plays and children's books, her novels have earned her countless prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. As the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, Morrison's work has inspired a generation of writers to follow in her footsteps. Morrison's work continued to influence writers and artists through her focus on African American life and her commentary on race relations.