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Isabel Wilkerson

The Warmth of Other Suns

A masterfully written and deeply researched account of the migration of African Americans from the South to the North and West during the 20th century. Wilkerson brings the stories of three individuals to life, painting a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs they faced. This book will appeal to Sugar Lacey readers who enjoy historical fiction with strong female characters and a focus on the African American experience.

Alice Walker

The Color Purple

A powerful and moving novel about the lives of African American women in the rural South during the early 20th century. The story follows Celie, a young girl who is forced into an abusive marriage, as she struggles to find her voice and assert her independence. This book will resonate with Sugar Lacey readers who appreciate strong female characters and a richly drawn historical setting.

Zora Neale Hurston

Their Eyes Were Watching God

A classic work of African American literature, this novel tells the story of Janie Crawford, a young black woman who searches for her identity and independence in the early 20th century South. With its lyrical prose and unforgettable characters, this book will appeal to Sugar Lacey readers who enjoy historical fiction with a focus on female empowerment.

Ann Petry

The Street

Set in the 1940s, this novel tells the story of Lutie Johnson, a young black woman who struggles to provide for her son while facing racism, sexism, and poverty in Harlem. With its unflinching look at the challenges faced by African American women during this time period, this book will resonate with Sugar Lacey readers who appreciate strong female characters and a richly drawn historical setting.

Octavia Butler

Kindred

A powerful and thought-provoking work of science fiction, this novel tells the story of Dana, a modern black woman who is mysteriously transported back in time to the antebellum South, where she must save the life of her white ancestor in order to ensure her own existence. With its exploration of race, gender, and power, this book will appeal to Sugar Lacey readers who enjoy historical fiction with a twist.

Margaret Walker

Jubilee

Based on the life of the author's great-grandmother, this novel tells the story of Vyry, a slave who gains her freedom after the Civil War and struggles to build a new life for herself and her family in the Reconstruction South. With its richly drawn characters and vivid historical detail, this book will appeal to Sugar Lacey readers who enjoy historical fiction with a focus on the African American experience.

Toni Morrison

Beloved

A powerful and haunting novel about a former slave who is haunted by the ghost of her daughter, whom she killed to save from slavery. With its exploration of the trauma of slavery and the power of memory, this book will resonate with Sugar Lacey readers who appreciate richly drawn characters and a deep exploration of the human condition.