Novelist and civil rights activist James Baldwin (1924-1987), the author of Go Tell It on the Mountain and other works. As her creative writing teacher, he was the first to suggest that Suzan-Lori Parks apply her creative talents to the theater. He called her "a beautiful and astounding creature." (© Corbis) Return to Previous Page Back to: Suzan-Lori Parks Profile Suzan-Lori Parks Biography Suzan-Lori Parks Interview Suzan-Lori Parks Photo Gallery