One Book, One Chicago Spring 2007
Resources
“James Baldwin.” Authors and Artists for Young Adults. v. 34 (2000).
An in-depth profile of Baldwin and his contributions to young adult literature.
More on James Baldwin: From the Archives of the New York Times.
Includes a Real Audio interview with James Baldwin, book reviews, articles about James Baldwin and by James Baldwin. May require free registration.
Olson, Barbara K. “‘Come-to-Jesus Stuff’ in James Baldwin’s Go Tell It on the Mountain and The Amen Corner.” African American Review, v. 31, n. 2 (Summer 1997), p. 295-301.
Examines religion in Baldwin’s works and the relationship between these two titles.
Online Audio and Video Recordings: UC Berkeley Lectures and Events.
Includes several audiofiles of James Baldwin including a 1979 interview with Walter Blum of the San Francisco Chronicle and two lectures at the University of California, Berkeley.
Ottley, Roi. “The Negro Seeks a Way Out: Novel of Family’s Search for Religion.” Chicago Daily Tribune, July 12, 1953, p. B7.
Book review that appeared when Go Tell It on the Mountain was published.
Shannon, Janet Harrison. “Family and Community Secrets: Secrecy in the Works of James Baldwin.” Western Journal of Black Studies, v. 22, n. 3 (Fall 1998), p. 174-181.
An examination of the use of secrets in Baldwin’s books.
Washington, Elsie B. “James Baldwin: 1924-1987—A Tribute.” Essence v. 18, n. 11 (March 1988), p. 51-56.
A tribute that includes the text of Baldwin’s last interview with Quincy Troupe.