{"product_id":"go-tell-it-how-james-baldwin-became-a-writer-9780316483933","title":"Go Tell It: How James Baldwin Became a Writer","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA USA Today Bestseller! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eDiscover 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, and breathtaking illustrations from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling creator and Caldecott Honoree Gordon C. James.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe first time Jimmy read a book the words clung to him like glitter...\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This picture 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 and illustrator round out this stunning celebration of Baldwin's life and work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ★ Lyrical, accessible true story of an American icon, with bonus information at the back of the book \u003cbr\u003e ★ Beautiful, vibrant art from Gordon C. James, two-time winner of the Kirkus Prize, a Caldecott honoree, and Coretta Scott King honoree, and Society of Illustrators Gold Medalist! \u003cbr\u003e ★ Celebrates the power of reading, hard work, and following your dreams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Quartez Harris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little, Brown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.02lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.23h x 10.38w x 0.42d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316483933\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2024 pg. 118\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/11\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2024 pg. 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/15\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2025 pg. 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2025 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuartez Harris\u003c\/b\u003e is a poet, teacher, and author. He was a Baldwin House fellow and named Ohio Poet of the Year for his book \u003ci\u003eWe Made It to School Alive\u003c\/i\u003e, and his poetry has garnered numerous accolades. He spent many years as a second grade teacher in the Cleveland public school system, and currently spends his time writing and teaching poetry workshops. He lives in Ohio with his wife and son. \u003cb\u003eGordon C. James\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning fine artist specializing in figurative drawing and a bestselling, award-winning illustrator. He illustrated \u003ci\u003eCrown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut\u003c\/i\u003e, which received Caldecott, Newbery, and Coretta Scott King Illustrator honors, and \u003ci\u003eI Am Every Good Thing\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the \u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003ePrize, among others. He has worked for Hallmark as an illustrator and artist and taught at the University of North Carolina. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44119335698477,"sku":"9780316483933","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_5fe9d6e6-977b-4eb4-9e7e-62ab55f8afd2.jpg?v=1756224448","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/go-tell-it-how-james-baldwin-became-a-writer-9780316483933","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}