1. James Baldwin
James Baldwin grew up with his mother, Berdis Jones, and his stepfather, David Baldwin. His mother worked as a servant while his father preached at church ceremonies. ... He wrote short stories, essays, poetry and editorials for the school newspaper. Baldwin also received a prize for a short story which he wrote for the church newspaper. ... David's mother died when he was five years old. ...
- Word Count: 2515
- Approx Pages: 10
- Grade Level: High School