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Literary Cleveland is about to launch a yearlong celebration of the life and works of Lorain-born author Toni Morrison. Credit: Literary Cleveland Literary Cleveland thinks we need to celebrate Toni ...

The state of Ohio will launch a yearlong celebration of Toni Morrison with a kickoff event on her birthday at the Columbus Foundation next month. On Feb. 18, the state officially will launch Beloved: ...

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