The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin

🔥 Written in 1963, still banned in some schools — proof that truth has a long shelf life.
With righteous anger and poetic grace, Baldwin addresses the racial tensions of America and the spiritual stakes of justice and injustice. This is not just history; it’s prophecy.
Why it was banned: Political content and critiques of religion and whiteness.
Recommended for: High school and college readers, book clubs, fans of Baldwin and bold writing.