America's Education Novelist



“One of the most powerful, engaging, poignant, and learned books of the year.”
—Grady Harp, Top 10 Amazon Reviewer

“Using the dialect made the characters and situations portrayed seem more real. This book will touch readers' hearts from the beginning to the unexpected incident at the end.”
—Armchair Interviews

“What sets this book apart and kept me riveted was the high quality of writing. It's not a moralistic work that preaches; it is a caring work that whispers its truths while shouting its intentions.
—Barb Radmore, Front Street Reviews

“The story quite honestly moved me to tears, and it seemed to rise effortlessly with Baldwin's well-defined and very real characters.”
—Michael Jacobson, author of Jacob Have I Lied, editor DVD Movie Central

“A badly needed insight into the complexities of public education.”
—Dr. Robert Fulton, author, editor, and 28-yr veteran educator, North Carolina

“These characters come into your life and stay forever.”
—Joanne Robideau, English Dept. Head, B.C. Canada

 “His vision is powerful, his examples are challenging, his plot is one you haven't read before, and you won't soon forget what he has to say.”
—Donald Mitchell, author, Top 10 Amazon Reviewer