Lester, Julius
Overview
| Works: | 238 works in 820 publications in 11 languages and 63,582 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Folklore Biography Legends Quotations Tall tales Humorous fiction History Picture books |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Complainant, Performer, Narrator, Compiler, Other, Photographer |
| Classifications: | PZ8.1.L434, FIC |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Julius Lester
- Let's talk about race by Julius Lester( Book )
- On writing for children & other people by Julius Lester( Book )
- Lovesong : becoming a Jew by Julius Lester( Book )
- Side by side : five favorite picture-book teams go to work by Leonard S Marcus( Book )
- All is well by Julius Lester( Book )
- Black religion : Malcolm X, Julius Lester, and Jan Willis by William D Hart( Book )
- An American tail. An American tail( Visual )
- Poems and songs by Julius Lester( Recording )
- The adventures of Brer Rabbit( Visual )
- by June Jordan( )
- Dial Press records by Dial Press( )
- How and why by Kimbart R Brown( Visual )
- Lester, Julius : [photography bio file] by Julius Lester( )
- Children's literature review. excerpts from reviews, criticism, and commentary on books for children and young people( )
- Contemporary Black biography, profiles from the international Black community( )
- Something about the author. facts and pictures about authors and illustrators of books for young people( )
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Most widely held works by
Julius Lester
Day of tears : a novel in dialogue by
Julius Lester(
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12 editions published between 2005 and 2007 in English and held by 4,130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Emma has taken care of the Butler children since Sarah and Frances's mother, Fanny, left. Emma wants to raise the girls to have good hearts, as a rift over slavery has ripped the Butler household apart. Now, to pay off debts, Pierce Butler wants to cash in his slave "assets", possibly including Emma
12 editions published between 2005 and 2007 in English and held by 4,130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Emma has taken care of the Butler children since Sarah and Frances's mother, Fanny, left. Emma wants to raise the girls to have good hearts, as a rift over slavery has ripped the Butler household apart. Now, to pay off debts, Pierce Butler wants to cash in his slave "assets", possibly including Emma
John Henry by
Julius Lester(
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18 editions published between 1994 and 2014 in English and Chinese and held by 3,845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain--Résumé de l'éditeur
18 editions published between 1994 and 2014 in English and Chinese and held by 3,845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain--Résumé de l'éditeur
To be a slave by
Julius Lester(
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63 editions published between 1965 and 2005 in 5 languages and held by 2,722 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A compilation, selected from variious sources and arranged chronologically, of the reminiscences of slaves and ex-slaves about their experiences from the leaving of Africa through the Civil War and into the early twentieth century
63 editions published between 1965 and 2005 in 5 languages and held by 2,722 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A compilation, selected from variious sources and arranged chronologically, of the reminiscences of slaves and ex-slaves about their experiences from the leaving of Africa through the Civil War and into the early twentieth century
The tales of Uncle Remus : the adventures of Brer Rabbit by
Julius Lester(
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17 editions published between 1987 and 2006 in English and held by 2,574 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the Afro-American tales about the adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies
17 editions published between 1987 and 2006 in English and held by 2,574 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the Afro-American tales about the adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies
Sam and the tigers : a new telling of Little Black Sambo by
Julius Lester(
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13 editions published between 1996 and 2001 in English and Japanese and held by 2,453 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the adventures of a little boy named Sam when he matches wits with several tigers that want to eat him
13 editions published between 1996 and 2001 in English and Japanese and held by 2,453 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the adventures of a little boy named Sam when he matches wits with several tigers that want to eat him
To be a slave by
Julius Lester(
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2 editions published in 1968 in English and held by 2,051 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A compilation, selected from various sources and arranged chronologically, of the reminiscences of slaves and ex-slaves about their experiences from the leaving of Africa through the Civil War and into the early twentieth century
2 editions published in 1968 in English and held by 2,051 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A compilation, selected from various sources and arranged chronologically, of the reminiscences of slaves and ex-slaves about their experiences from the leaving of Africa through the Civil War and into the early twentieth century
From slave ship to freedom road by
Julius Lester(
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10 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and Japanese and held by 1,621 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Each painting and piece of writing deal with a key event in the history of slavery
10 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and Japanese and held by 1,621 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Each painting and piece of writing deal with a key event in the history of slavery
Long journey home : stories from Black history by
Julius Lester(
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28 editions published between 1972 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 1,585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The six stories are based on real people--human beings who had one thing in common: they were slaves in a country--our country--dedicated to freedom
28 editions published between 1972 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 1,585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The six stories are based on real people--human beings who had one thing in common: they were slaves in a country--our country--dedicated to freedom
More tales of Uncle Remus : further adventures of Brer Rabbit, his friends, enemies, and others by
Julius Lester(
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7 editions published between 1987 and 1988 in English and held by 1,532 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the continuing adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies
7 editions published between 1987 and 1988 in English and held by 1,532 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the continuing adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies
How many spots does a leopard have? and other tales by
Julius Lester(
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5 editions published between 1989 and 1997 in English and Portuguese and held by 1,457 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated collection of twelve folk tales, ten African and two Jewish
5 editions published between 1989 and 1997 in English and Portuguese and held by 1,457 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated collection of twelve folk tales, ten African and two Jewish
The last tales of Uncle Remus by
Julius Lester(
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3 editions published between 1987 and 1994 in English and held by 1,344 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells the final adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies
3 editions published between 1987 and 1994 in English and held by 1,344 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells the final adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies
Black cowboy, wild horses : a true story by
Julius Lester(
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3 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and held by 1,341 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bob Lemmons is famous for his ability to track wild horses. He rides his horse, Warrior, picks up the trail of mustangs, then runs with them day and night until they accept his presence. Bob and Warrior must then challenge the stallion for leadership of the wild herd. A victorious Bob leads the mustangs across the wide plains and for one last spectacular run before guiding them into the corral. Bob's job is done, but he dreams of galloping with Warrior forever -- to where the sky and land meet
3 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and held by 1,341 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bob Lemmons is famous for his ability to track wild horses. He rides his horse, Warrior, picks up the trail of mustangs, then runs with them day and night until they accept his presence. Bob and Warrior must then challenge the stallion for leadership of the wild herd. A victorious Bob leads the mustangs across the wide plains and for one last spectacular run before guiding them into the corral. Bob's job is done, but he dreams of galloping with Warrior forever -- to where the sky and land meet
Black folktales by
Julius Lester(
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23 editions published between 1967 and 1992 in 3 languages and held by 1,338 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve tales of African and Afro-American origin includes "How God made the butterflies", "The Girl with large eyes", "Stagolee", and "People who could fly."
23 editions published between 1967 and 1992 in 3 languages and held by 1,338 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve tales of African and Afro-American origin includes "How God made the butterflies", "The Girl with large eyes", "Stagolee", and "People who could fly."
Pharaoh's daughter : a novel of ancient Egypt by
Julius Lester(
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13 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and French and held by 1,227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fictionalized account of the Biblical tale in which a Hebrew infant, rescued by the daughter of the Pharaoh, passes through a turbulent adolescence to eventually become a prophet of his people while his sister finds her true self as a priestess to the Egyptian gods
13 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and French and held by 1,227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fictionalized account of the Biblical tale in which a Hebrew infant, rescued by the daughter of the Pharaoh, passes through a turbulent adolescence to eventually become a prophet of his people while his sister finds her true self as a priestess to the Egyptian gods
Further tales of Uncle Remus : the misadventures of Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, Brer Wolf, the Doodang, and other creatures by
Julius Lester(
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6 editions published between 1987 and 1994 in English and held by 1,208 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the classic Afro-American tales relating the adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies
6 editions published between 1987 and 1994 in English and held by 1,208 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the classic Afro-American tales relating the adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies
The knee-high man, and other tales by
Julius Lester(
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11 editions published between 1972 and 2002 in English and held by 1,204 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells six tales from American black folk literature: "Why the Waves Have Whitecaps," "Mr. Rabbit and Mr. Bear," "Why Dogs Hate Cats," "The Farmer and the Snake," "What is Trouble?" and "The Knee-High Man."
11 editions published between 1972 and 2002 in English and held by 1,204 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells six tales from American black folk literature: "Why the Waves Have Whitecaps," "Mr. Rabbit and Mr. Bear," "Why Dogs Hate Cats," "The Farmer and the Snake," "What is Trouble?" and "The Knee-High Man."
Do Lord remember me : a novel by
Julius Lester(
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21 editions published between 1984 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,141 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As the Reverend Joshua Smith is dying, he begins to doubt--does God's hand truly direct our actions, our understanding, and our love?
21 editions published between 1984 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,141 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As the Reverend Joshua Smith is dying, he begins to doubt--does God's hand truly direct our actions, our understanding, and our love?
This strange new feeling by
Julius Lester(
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19 editions published between 1981 and 2007 in English and Faroese and held by 1,119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Social studies
19 editions published between 1981 and 2007 in English and Faroese and held by 1,119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Social studies
The Old African by
Julius Lester(
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5 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in English and held by 1,090 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An elderly slave uses the power of his mind to ease the suffering of his fellow slaves and eventually lead them back to Africa. Based on an actual incident from black history
5 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in English and held by 1,090 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An elderly slave uses the power of his mind to ease the suffering of his fellow slaves and eventually lead them back to Africa. Based on an actual incident from black history
The blues singers : ten who rocked the world by
Julius Lester(
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4 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 1,087 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Highlights the careers of Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, Mahalia Jackson, Muddy Waters, Billie Holiday, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Little Richard, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin
4 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 1,087 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Highlights the careers of Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, Mahalia Jackson, Muddy Waters, Billie Holiday, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Little Richard, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin
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Related Identities
- Pinkney, Jerry Author of introduction Illustrator Author
- Bierhorst, Jane Byers Typographer
- Dial Books for Young Readers Publisher
- Feelings, Tom Illustrator
- John Henry (Legendary character)
- Juvenile Collection (Library of Congress)
- Cepeda, Joe Illustrator
- Brown, Rod 1961-
- Shannon, David 1959- Illustrator
- Lemmons, Bob
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Associated Subjects
Africa African American cowboys African Americans African Americans in art Authors, American Blacks Brer Rabbit--(Trickster) Brown, Rod, Children's literature--Authorship Children's stories, American Clothing and dress Competition Confidence Contests Death Determination (Personality trait) Fairness Freedmen Fuelwood cutting Giants Human-animal relationships Imaginary places Imaginary societies Individuality in children Infants John Henry (Legendary character) Lemmons, Bob Lester, Julius Machinery Muscle strength Mustang Prejudices Pride and vanity Race relations Racing Racism Railroad stories Rainbows Singing Slavery Slavery in art Slaves Slaves--Social conditions Southern States Tales Themes, motives Tiger United States Wit and humor, Juvenile Work ethic
Alternative Names
Julius Lester Amerikaans schrijver
Julius Lester écrivain américain
Julius Lester US-amerikanischer Schriftsteller
Lester, Julius Bernard 1939-
جولیوس لستر
레스터, 줄리어스 1939-
ジュリアス・レスター
レスター, ジュリアス
Languages
English
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Japanese (5)
French (4)
Dutch (4)
Chinese (2)
Danish (2)
Faroese (2)
Spanish (2)
German (1)
Portuguese (1)
Korean (1)
Japanese (5)
French (4)
Dutch (4)
Chinese (2)
Danish (2)
Faroese (2)
Spanish (2)
German (1)
Portuguese (1)
Korean (1)
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