On the 30th anniversary of the film version of The Color Purple, join the reading group to discuss the
classic, Pulitzer prize-winning novel that made Alice Walker a household name. Set in the deep American South between the wars, The Color Purple is the classic tale of Celie, a young black girl born into poverty and segregation. For a copy of the book please contact the library on
020 7926 6073.
‘One of the most haunting books you could ever wish to read … it is stunning – moving, exciting, and wonderful’ – Lenny Henry
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