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Wendy and Amy start off the season with one of the most banned and challenged books, The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. We talk about reading difficult topics and what can be learned from that. We also dive into a bit of the history of Dick and Jane readers and their use in this novel. Pop a cork to incredible writing that tackles harsh realities. 

Ingredients for Today's Cocktail Pairing:

1/2 fl. oz. gin
1/2 fl. oz. cherry brandy
1/3 fl. oz. lemon juice
4 cherries (Bada Bing Cherries, Tillman Farm
Bottle of prosecco (Kirkland's DOCG | Purple Bottle)

Links from Show:

1. Prosecco is Always the Answer from Summersdale Publishers
2. Timeline of book banning on the Freedom to Read website
3. American Library Association List of Banned and Challenged Books
4. Discussion questions for banned books
5. Dick and Jane link 
6. Dick and Jane (Dana Teach) scholarly article
7. Toni Morrison Society link