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Alice Walker

Alice Walker won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for her novel The Color Purple. Her other novels include By the Light of My Father’s Smile and Possessing the Secret of Joy. She is also the author of three collections of short stories, three collections of essays, seven volumes of poetry, and several children’s books. Born in Eatonton, Georgia, Walker now lives in Northern California.
The Color Purple (Movie Tie-In)
Absolute Trust in the Goodness of the Earth
The Way Forward Is with a Broken Heart

Books

The Color Purple (Movie Tie-In)
Absolute Trust in the Goodness of the Earth
The Way Forward Is with a Broken Heart

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY –

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