Teen Vogue’s New Book Club
Actresses Yara Shahidi and Rowan Blanchard picked Hurston’s novel because of its empowering messages about shedding society’s expectations and embracing self-acceptance. Shahidi and Blanchard discussed the book with Teen Vogue editor Elaine Welteroth on the magazine’s Facebook page on November 17.
Zora Neale Hurston’s book taught the importance of embracing every facet of yourself. (GalleyCat)