Curated OER
Essay on People and Their Experiences
Students explore "Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin, "The Magic Barrel" by Bernard Malamud, and "Cathedral" by Raymond Carver. For this shorty story analysis lesson, students write down facts about each of the main characters from the...
University of South Florida
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Lit2 Go: James Baldwin: Story of Siegfried
American writer James Baldwin retells many of the Norse tales which center on the hero, Siegfried. The text can be read online or downloaded by individual chapters in MP3 or PDF format. In addition, each chapter has downloadable support...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: James Baldwin
This is a collection of four video lessons about James Baldwin and his works.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
This collection uses primary sources to explore The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin.
University of Pennsylvania
"Black Boys and Native Sons" Literary Criticism
This critical essay first appeared in DISSENT in 1963. It looks at the work of Richard Wright, James Baldwin, and Ralph Ellison.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Baldwin's Readers
A scanned copy of the 1897 publication of Baldwin's Readers by James Baldwin, a reading primer for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Story of Siegfried
A scanned copy of the 1897 publication of The Story of Siegfried by James Baldwin, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Fifty Famous Stories Retold
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin, a book of stories for children.
Other
Uic: James Baldwin
This brief biography lists some suggested sources for more information about Baldwin's works and life.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: James Baldwin Lesson Plans
Learn more about James Baldwin's life and work when you visit this site. Check out this educational resource featuring links to other sites on this author.
PBS
Pbs: The American Novel: Literary Timeline: Authors: James Baldwin
Brief biography of American novelist and playwright James Baldwin.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Eye Contact: James Baldwin
This audio file from Wendy Wick Reaves, curator of the National Portrait Gallery, discusses the portrait of James Baldwin drawn by Beauford Delaney.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Trailblazers and Trendsetters: James Baldwin
The Art of the Stamp presents this historic postal stamp of James Baldwin, writer and leading figure during the civil right movement. With short biographical passage.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Becoming Visible: James Baldwin
James Baldwin is presented in this biography as a great African American contributor to the literary world during the civil rights movement. See "James Baldwin Activities" for more information.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: James Baldwin
PBS offers this companion to a 2-1/2 hour program that focuses on the life and work of novelist James Baldwin.
New York Times
New York Times: Books: James Baldwin: Reflections of a Maverick
The conversation between Baldwin and Julius Lester is distilled here as they speak about writing, other writers, and
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Story of Prometheus and Pandora's Box" by James Baldwin
A learning module that begins with the "The Story of Prometheus and Pandora's Box" by James Baldwin, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Jupiter and His Mighty Company End the Golden Age
A learning module that begins with "Jupiter and His Mighty Company End the Golden Age" by James Baldwin, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or...
Black Past
Black Past: Baldwin, James
This encyclopedia article gives a brief outline of the life of James Baldwin, influential author, playwright, and social commentator.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Notes of a Native Son: The World According to James Baldwin
Christina Greer explores the life and works of James Baldwin.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Great War & Jazz Age (1914 1928)
This Library of Congress time-line series surveys World War I and the Jazz Age. When World War I broke out in Europe, many changes were going on in the United States. Women were voting for the first time and African-American culture was...
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: Thirty More Famous Stories Retold
This ebook version of James Baldwin's Thirty More Famous Stories Retold has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: African American Playwrights
Learn about the drama of five African American playwrights: James Baldwin, Amiri Baraka, Lorraine Hansberry, Langston Hughes, and Ntozake Shange.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Goivanni's Room
As an African American writer who wrote about a romantic relationship with another man, Giovanni's Room created a great deal of controversy when it was published in 1956.