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Who is the author of this book?
Quartez Harris
What was Jimmy's stepfather's job?
Jimmy's stepfather was a preacher.
Where was Jimmy's favorite hill located?
In Central Park
What was the only thing Jimmy's stepfather wanted him to write about?
Jimmy's stepfather wanted Jimmy to only write about the teachings from the Bible.
What did Jimmy do instead of getting a job like his stepfather wanted him to?
Jimmy went to one of the best schools in New York City.
Who is the illustrator of this book?
Gordon C. James
What was the only thing that Jimmy's stepfather wanted his family to read?
Jimmy's stepfather wanted to his family to only read the Bible.
What realization did Jimmy have while on top of his favorite hill?
Jimmy realized that writing could heal as his feelings of anger faded while writing.
What inspired Reverend Baldwin's Sunday sermon?
Reverend Baldwin's Sunday sermons were inspired by the pain of racism that tore through Harlem.
What happened to Jimmy at the new school?
Jimmy gleamed with the glitter of words and discovered schoolmates who loved literature as much as he did.
What does the narrator say happened the first time James Baldwin read a book?
The narrator says that the first time James Baldwin read a book the words clung to him like glitter.
What was Jimmy's mother's job?
Jimmy's mother cleaned other people's houses.
Why did kids make fun of Jimmy?
Kids made fun of Jimmy because of his big round eyes and big toothy grin.
At what age did Jimmy start preaching?
Jimmy started preaching at the age of 14.
How did Jimmy's stepfather view Jimmy's new school and friends?
Jimmy's stepfather viewed Jimmy's new school and friends as "unChristian"
What are all the things the narrator says Jimmy did with a book in his hands?
James looked after his siblings, pushed the babies in the strollers, changed their diapers and swaddled them, all with a book in his hands.
What happened that made Jimmy realize he could be treated differently for his color?
Jimmy was beaten and insulted by cops while he playing in an empty lot and that was when he realized that he could be treated differently for his color.
How did the teachers and principal support Jimmy?
His teacher turned her classroom into his stage, the principal encouraged him to keep writing, and the other teachers gave Jimmy new books to read.
What were Jimmy's sermons about?
Jimmy's sermons were about love and hope.
What accomplishment did Jimmy achieve at his new school?
Jimmy wrote for the award winning school magazine at the new school.
How many siblings did Jimmy have?
Jimmy had 5 sisters and 3 brothers
What did Jimmy do after getting beaten and insulted by the cops?
Jimmy fled to the top of his favorite hill.
What did Jimmy's mom do to support his writing?
Jimmy's mom allowed his teacher to take him on trips to see art, films, and plays.
What did the congregation say during Jimmy's sermons?
"Preach it Jimmy."
What did Jimmy do before leaving the church?
Jimmy gave one last sermon before leaving the church.