James Baldwin

Even though this book is intended for younger people, adults will also learn a lot from this informative book. The author not only gives a good solid biography of James Baldwin, but looks at the civil rights movement and Baldwin's impact as an author and as a person committed to social justice. The book has great photos of Baldwin, his friends, and other leaders in the civil rights movement. Sometimes the writing is a bit more detailed than one would expect in such a brief book, but the author does her best to put Baldwin and his various books and writings into context around civil rights. The book includes a nice glossary and a brief but good bibliography. Overall, a nicely written book about an amazing man and his times.