Five Star Gift Ideas

Here are a few gift ideas inspired by your granddaughter's love of James Baldwin:

1. James Baldwin: Collected Essays - This book includes all of Baldwin's renowned essays, many of which explore issues of race and identity, both personal and societal. Your granddaughter would surely appreciate having all of these powerful writings in one collection.

2. A personalized James Baldwin-inspired notebook - Create a custom notebook with quotes from Baldwin's writings on the cover. You could also include a note on the inside cover sharing what Baldwin's work means to you and why you think your granddaughter would enjoy it.

3. Tickets to a play or movie based on a James Baldwin work - There have been several adaptations of Baldwin's work, including the recent movie If Beale Street Could Talk. Look up local theaters and see if any productions based on Baldwin's work are coming up.

4. A gift subscription to The Paris Review - Baldwin was a frequent contributor to The Paris Review, a literary magazine that publishes fiction, poetry, and essays by established and emerging writers. Your granddaughter would enjoy reading Baldwin's work in the context of other contemporary writers.

5. A portrait of James Baldwin - If your granddaughter is a fan of visual art, commission a portrait of James Baldwin by a local artist. She could hang it in her room as a reminder of her love for Baldwin's work.

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