Book Reports / Compare and Contrast "The Bluest Eye" and "Catcher in the Rye" [2]

i have to write an essay on this, i need similarities and themes that can help me make an essay
more importantly i need help with coming up with a thesis statement for this compare and contrast essay!
I know the themes of innocence, childhood, sex, self image are in both books., but i need help creating a thesis and i need examples

Thanks for those who help :)