Instead, he turned to one of his other passions-writing.īaldwin showed talent as a writer from a young age. However, Baldwin didn’t go on to pursue a career as a pastor. He was involved in church and even served as a youth minister for three years. He was raised by his mother, Emma Jones, and his stepfather, David Baldwin, who was a Baptist preacher.Īs a teenager, Baldwin followed in his stepfather’s footsteps. The oldest of nine siblings, Baldwin grew up in a strict household. James Baldwin was born in Harlem, New York, on August 2, 1924. Today’s Wonder of the day is about an author whose writing moves many people. Have you ever dreamed of becoming a writer? Do you have a favorite poem, story, or book? Sometimes, a piece of literature just seems to speak to you.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |