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Celebrate Zora Neale Hurston's Birthday With These Novelties

Happy Birthday, Zora Neale Hurston!
Celebrate Zora Neale Hurston's Birthday With These Novelties
The Film Artist
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated November 4, 2020

Literary giant and culture shifter Zora Neal Hurston was born on this day, January 7th, 128 years go.

During her time here, she made her mark with colossal works that are still relevant and revered today.

In honor of her birthday, we’re rounding up some novelties for this literary giant’s biggest fans.

From a boxed book set complete with ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’, ‘Dust Tracks On A Road’ and ‘Mules and Men’ to coffee mugs, we’ve got everything a true book worm could ever want.

Shop below!

01
Three Classic Works: Their Eyes Were Watching God. Dust Tracks on a Road. Mules and Men [Boxed Set]
Add some of Hurston’s greatest works to your library with this book set.
Celebrate Zora Neale Hurston's Birthday With These Novelties
Amazon
available at Amazon $39.85 Shop Now
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Zora Neale Hurston Feminist Icon Poster
Honor this cultural and literary great with some wall space in your humble abode.
Celebrate Zora Neale Hurston's Birthday With These Novelties
The Film Artist
available at The Film Artist $16 Shop Now
03
Book Pin: Their Eyes Were Watching God
How adorable is this ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’ pin?
Celebrate Zora Neale Hurston's Birthday With These Novelties
Jane Mount
available at Jane Mount $11 Shop Now
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Their Eyes Were Watching God Book Purse
If you have a thing for unique accessories you’ll love this ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’ book purse.
Celebrate Zora Neale Hurston's Birthday With These Novelties
Novel Creations
available at Novel Creations $58 Shop Now
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Zora Neale Hurston Mug
This artistic coffee mug features one of Hurston’s most iconic images.
Celebrate Zora Neale Hurston's Birthday With These Novelties
the trinigee
available at the trinigee $30 Shop Now
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Zora Neale Hurston Print
How stunning is this print of the flawlessly stylish Zora Neale Hurston?
Celebrate Zora Neale Hurston's Birthday With These Novelties
Three Corners Creation
available at Three Corners Creation $15 Shop Now
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Zora Neale Hurston Lapel Pin
From your work bag to your favorite jean jacket, this iconic image of Zora Neale Hurston in pin form will look good anywhere.
Celebrate Zora Neale Hurston's Birthday With These Novelties
Radical Dreams Pins
available at Radical Dreams Pins $11 Shop Now
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Black Women Writers Long Sleeve Shirt
Show your love for great Black women writers with this dope shirt.
Celebrate Zora Neale Hurston's Birthday With These Novelties
the trinigee
available at the trinigee $30 Shop Now