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Go Tell It
- Author
- Quartez Harris
- Narrator
- Shamaan Casey
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio for Young Listeners
- Publish Date
- 7 January 2025
- Run Time
- 17 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Literature, books and writers, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Educational: First / native language: Reading and writing skills, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Prejudice and intolerance, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism
What to expect
The first time Jimmy read a book the words clung to him like glitter...
Before James Baldwin was a celebrated novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and activist, he was a boy who fell in love with stories. Words opened up new worlds for young Jimmy, who read and wrote at every opportunity. He ultimately realized his dreams of becoming an author and giving voice to his community, and in doing so he showed the world the fullness of Black American life.
This book biography of an American icon is a poetic introduction to James Baldwin and celebration of the power of language. Additional biographical information and personal notes from the author round out this stunning celebration of Baldwin's life and work.
★ Lyrical, accessible true story of an American icon, with bonus information at the back of the book
★ Celebrates the power of reading, hard work, and following your dreams
Critics Review
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* "In descriptive and poetic language, this book reveals how reading and writing were powerful motivators for young James Baldwin. … This book is especially recommended because it not only explains the growth of a successful writer, but it also can stimulate discussions of the ways in which reading and writing enrich our lives." —School Library Journal, starred review
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Details
- Author
- Quartez Harris
- Narrator
- Shamaan Casey
- Duration
- 17 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 January 2025
- ISBN
- 9781668647332
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio for Young Listeners
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Literature, books and writers, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Educational: First / native language: Reading and writing skills, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Prejudice and intolerance, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism
Synopsis
Discover the story of young James Baldwin in this ode to the legendary writer and the power of the written word—with exquisite prose from acclaimed poet Quartez Harris.The first time Jimmy read a book the words clung to him like glitter... Before James Baldwin was a celebrated novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and activist, he was a boy who fell in love with stories. Words opened up new worlds for young Jimmy, who read and wrote at every opportunity. He ultimately realized his dreams of becoming an author and giving voice to his community, and in doing so he showed the world the fullness of Black American life. This book biography of an American icon is a poetic introduction to James Baldwin and celebration of the power of language. Additional biographical information and personal notes from the author round out this stunning celebration of Baldwin's life and work.    ★ Lyrical, accessible true story of an American icon, with bonus information at the back of the book  ★ Celebrates the power of reading, hard work, and following your dreams 
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