The Poppies Book Club

The Poppies Book Club will meet Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at a private home in Ojai. During 2023, the group is reading books that have been banned in some locales.

Members will discuss “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison. Her award-winning novel follows a victimized Black girl who obsesses over not having blue eyes, a standard of beauty in her fragile mind. This book was banned for sexual content.

The group discussion is free and open to interested adults. Read the book in advance.

Poppies Art and Gifts carries locally made jewelry, photography of Ojai and other places, paintings, pottery, décor, books by local authors, and more. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily or visit the website at https://poppiesartandgifts.com.

Email tireswingstudio@gmail.com for details, address, or to be added to the book club mailing list.