Born in Harlem, New York, on 2 August 1924, James Baldwin was a prolific writer and civil rights activist. He remains one of literature’s most iconic trailblazers due to his contributions to the LGBTQ+ canon and writing about the African American experience, making his mark on the cultural and literary landscape of the 20th Century.
Several of his books are being published in new editions by Penguin Classics and are available from Newham Bookshop – click for full details and to order a copy.
Born in Harlem, New York, on 2 August 1924, James Baldwin was a prolific writer and civil rights activist. He remains one of literature’s most iconic trailblazers due to his contributions to the LGBTQ+ canon and writing about the African American experience, making his mark on the cultural and literary landscape of the 20th Century.
Several of his books are being published in new editions by Penguin Classics and are available from Newham Bookshop – click for full details and to order a copy.
