Staff Pick — Jaliyah, Young Women With A Vision Program Coordinator

Sula by Toni Morrison

Sula serves as a fierce reminder that Black women deserve the radical freedom to define themselves on their own terms. This book has profoundly shaped how I view Black womanhood. Working at WWAV reminds me every day that liberation is rooted in the strength of Black women, the communities we build, and the courage to live unapologetically.

Summary

Sula and Nel are born in the Bottom—a small town at the top of a hill. Sula is wild, and daring; she does what she wants, while Nel is well-mannered, a mamma’s girl with a questioning heart. Growing up they forge a bond stronger than anything, stronger even than the dark secret they have to bear. Strong enough, it seems, to last a lifetime—until, decades later, as the girls become women, Sula’s anarchy leads to a betrayal that may be beyond forgiveness.