Many pieces of literature, throughout the years, tell stories about discrimination and to put it simple, racism. The author, Alice Walker, wants the new generation to understand how discrimination can impact someones life. As years go by, the school boards do assign books more and more that deal with racism. Even if younger children may not enjoy reading, they will soon understand how important it is and how crucial it is to reflect on our society. Racism is a touchy topic discussed by many and having exposed the youth to such complexe topics, is to reach them. As a child, they may not be…