Passing

Performed by acclaimed actress Amaka Okafor, this Penguin Classic features a layered and influential novel that has sparked discussions on racial identity in America for nearly a century. The story follows Clare Kendry, who lives a hidden life due to her African American heritage, and Irene Redfield, her childhood friend who faces the ongoing challenges of racial prejudice. A chance reunion prompts both women to reevaluate their lives and the truths they've kept secret.