He found readers of every race and nationality and revealed many truths about society. ... During the time that his mother spent at work, James took care of his brothers and sisters . ... He wrote short stories, essays, poetry and editorials for the school newspaper. ... After he graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in 1942, he wanted to find work in order to provide support for his brothers and sisters. ... He found readers of every race and ethnic background. ...

• Word Count: 2515
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School