Peace on Earth is the first story that fifteen year old James Baldwin writes in the Magpie.  It’s a story about four friends entrenched in a fox hole, in the middle of an unnamed war.

Professor Roberts points out how the themes of inter-ethnic friendships and collaborations stand out to him in this story.  He also suggests that the story is about Americans abroad; a theme that would follow Baldwin into adulthood.  All the while, he and Aldo discuss how the themes of religion, friendship, and a global outlook are interwoven into this story. 

Peace on Earth is read by Elena from 3B

Further Reading:
Books by James Baldwin
The Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. Eckman
James Baldwin: A Biography  by David Leeming
Talking At The Gates: by James Campbell
Begin Again by Eddie Glaude, Jr.
Baldwin's Harlem by Herb Boyd
James Baldwin: Artist on Fire by W.J. Weatherby
James Baldwin: Living in Fire by Bill V. Mullen
The Castle on the Parkway by G. Pelisson and J.  Garvey 

Finding James Baldwin on Instagram
Finding James Baldwin Youtube

Learn more about Dr. Frank Leon Roberts at Amherst.edu

More podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:
The Reclamation
The Fatherhood Project
YALD. The Podcast
Jammin' on the One
So...Tell Me About Your Podcast

Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years Podcast is
Researched by Dr. Frank Leon Roberts and Aldo B. Martin
Performed by Elena from 3B and Tina E.
Edited by Aldo B. Martin
Produced by Aldo B. Martin