Encounters with James Baldwin
celebrating 100 years
by Fred D'Aguiar; Lindsay Barrett; Paterson Joseph; Zita Holbourne; Ray Shell, Tony Medina; Tade Thompson
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Pub Date Aug 03 2024 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
Edited by Kadija George Sesay and Cheryl Robson
Celebrating the centenary of the birth of the trailblazing African American author, Encounters with James Baldwin is a wide-ranging volume of short essays, reflections, interviews and poetry. This moving collection demonstrates the significant legacy of the writer and activist who spoke truth to power during the era of the fight for Black civil liberties in the US, and after.
In this literary anthology, over 30 contributors reveal the influence of Baldwin’s thought, speech and writing to their personal journeys and their awareness of the need for social justice.
Contents:
Three Memories of Baldwin by Rashidah Ismaili AbuBakr
Blackspace by Victor Adebowale
Talking about Baldwin with Victor Adebowale
The World is White No Longer by Toyin Agbetu
Uncle Jimmy’s Calling by Rosanna Amaka
The Spirit of James Baldwin by Michelle Yaa Asantewa
Mea Culpa by Eugen Bacon
Meeting Jimmy Baldwin in Paris by Lindsay Barrett
Genius as Moral Courage by Gabriella Beckles-Raymond
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Phone Calls by Alan Bell
Never Make Peace with Mediocrity by Selina Brown
Searching for the Centennial Man by Michael Campbell
In a Photograph with James Baldwin by Fred D’Aguiar
Fires in Our Time by Thomas Glave
Can I get an Amen, Somebody? by Sonia Grant
What Kind of World is This? by Zita Holbourne
The Inspirational Blues by Paterson Joseph
Letter to My Daughter by Peter Kalu
James Baldwin Weeps with the Weight of Tiredness by Roy McFarlane
What’s Love Got to Do with It? by Ronnie McGrath
Revisiting James Baldwin by Michael McMillan
Six Degrees of James Baldwin by Tony Medina
Of James Baldwin and Futures Not Seen by Bill V. Mullen
The Fire is Now by Nducu wa Ngugi
If Sonny’s Blues were a Song… by Lola Oh
Fahrenheit 1492 by Ewaure X. Osayande
Passing by Nii Ayikwei Parkes
The Amen Corner by Anton Phillips
A Higher Calling by Ray Shell
For Jimmy by SuAndi
Wherefore, Nuncle? by Tade Thompson
Letter to My Brother by Patrick Vernon
James Baldwin and Black British Civil Rights by Tony Warner
Advance Praise
“… the words of this remarkable collection are breath blown back to our beloved ancestor James Baldwin, and he to them, to us: air we breathe, air we need, for these troubled times.”
Kevin Powell – GRAMMY-nominated poet and activist
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Book launch
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Amazon adverts
Reviews in journals
Review in Kirkus
Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781913641412 |
PRICE | $23.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 220 |
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What a joy this book is, a fabulous collection of poems, interviews, think pieces and cultural commentary, all marking and celebrating the life and work of James Baldwin. One to dip in and out of, rather than read all the way through, you need time to fully absorb what each writer has to say and process the new perspectives on Baldwin. Wonderful.
With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Encounters with James Baldwin is a heartfelt celebration of the author's 100th birthday, a testament to his enduring influence and legacy.
This book features over thirty contributors who reflect on Baldwin’s life and work in fiction and non-fiction. Each section reflects on how his thoughts and actions affected their lives and the social justice movement.
For fans of Baldwin, this book offers a deeper understanding of his life and, more importantly, its profound impact on the world, inspiring readers to reflect on their own contributions to social justice.