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Celebrate the brilliance of Toni Morrison in this one‑hour literary workshop devoted to the richness, rhythm, and power of her language.
This interactive workshop honors the power and beauty of language in Toni Morrison’s canon. Bring your favorite Toni Morrison book to discuss.
Michelle Rankins, founder/president of M. Rankins Creative Enterprises, LLC, is a published poet, creative professional, and an educator for over 20 years. She was a featured poet for Word on The Street -Summer Block Party for Literary Cleveland, The BLAX Museum, the Cleveland Public Theatre, READING RACE :Poetic Expressions of Identity at MOCA Cleveland, and the International Conference on 20th Century American Poetry in Wuhan, China.
From February 18, 2026 through February 18, 2027, Ohio will celebrate the life, literature, and legacy of Toni Morrison, Lorain, Ohio native and the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
The branch’s children’s area features oversized artwork from the book In the Small, Small Pond by Denise Fleming. Interactive stations encourage children to explore the wonders of the natural world.