Toni Morrison at the US Embassy in Paris

Members of the Native American band "The Boyz" perform during a reception at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Paris on September 21, 2012. The reception was attended by American novelist Toni Morrison who is in Paris as the Guest of Honor at this year's edition of the Festival America literary festival, a biennial event in Paris which features and celebrates North American authors. UPI/David Silpa.