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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 31, no. 2 (Summer 1997): 295-301. Available through ProQuest Research Library. 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. pg. B7. Available through the Chicago Tribune Historical Archive. 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 22, no. 3 (Fall 1998): 174-181. Available through ProQuest Research Library. An examination of the use of secrets in Baldwin’s books. Washington, Elsie B. "James Baldwin: 1924-1987—A Tribute." Essence 18, no. 11 (March 1988): 51-56. Available through ProQuest Research Library. A tribute that includes the text of Baldwin’s last interview with Quincy Troupe. |

