Lester, Julius 1939-2018
Overview
| Works: | 272 works in 1,027 publications in 9 languages and 61,468 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Folklore Biographies History Folk tales Legends Quotations Tall tales Humorous fiction |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Complainant, Performer, Contributor, Narrator, Author of introduction, Photographer, Compiler, Speaker, Other |
| 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 )
- Search for the new land : history as subjective experience by Julius Lester( Book )
- All is well by Julius Lester( Book )
- Side by side : five favorite picture-book teams go to work by Leonard S Marcus( Book )
- Black religion : Malcolm X, Julius Lester, and Jan Willis by William David Hart( Book )
- Children's literature review. excerpts from reviews, criticism, and commentary on books for children and young people by Tom Burns( )
- Contemporary Black biography, Profiles from the international Black community by Gale Research Inc( )
- An American tail. An American tail( Visual )
- The adventures of Brer Rabbit( Visual )
- Something about the author. facts and pictures about authors and illustrators of books for young people by Maikue Vang( )
- Poems & songs by Julius Lester( Recording )
- On the shoulders of giants : celebrating African American authors of young adult literature( Book )
- Contemporary Black biography. profiles from the international Black community( Book )
- by June Jordan( )
- Ronald Hobbs Literary Agency records by Ronald Hobbs Literary Agency( )
- Dial Press records by Dial Press( )
- Lester, Julius : [photography bio file] by Julius Lester( )
- How and why. by Kimbart R Brown( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Julius Lester
To be a slave by
Julius Lester(
Book
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78 editions published between 1965 and 2005 in 6 languages and held by 4,586 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
78 editions published between 1965 and 2005 in 6 languages and held by 4,586 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
Day of tears : a novel in dialogue by
Julius Lester(
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13 editions published between 2005 and 2014 in English and held by 3,939 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
13 editions published between 2005 and 2014 in English and held by 3,939 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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27 editions published between 1994 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 3,782 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
27 editions published between 1994 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 3,782 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
The tales of Uncle Remus : the adventures of Brer Rabbit by
Julius Lester(
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27 editions published between 1981 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,478 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the Afro-American tales about the adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies
27 editions published between 1981 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,478 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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17 editions published between 1996 and 2001 in English and held by 2,347 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
17 editions published between 1996 and 2001 in English and held by 2,347 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
Long journey home : stories from Black history by
Julius Lester(
Book
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40 editions published between 1972 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 1,530 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
40 editions published between 1972 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 1,530 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
From slave ship to freedom road by
Julius Lester(
Book
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12 editions published between 1998 and 2018 in English and held by 1,521 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paintings by Rod Brown and text by Julius Lester vividly tell the story of slavery in America
12 editions published between 1998 and 2018 in English and held by 1,521 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paintings by Rod Brown and text by Julius Lester vividly tell the story of slavery in America
More tales of Uncle Remus : further adventures of Brer Rabbit, his friends, enemies, and others by
Julius Lester(
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9 editions published between 1987 and 2002 in English and held by 1,441 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the continuing adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies
9 editions published between 1987 and 2002 in English and held by 1,441 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 1994 in English and held by 1,362 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated collection of twelve folk tales, ten African and two Jewish
5 editions published between 1989 and 1994 in English and held by 1,362 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated collection of twelve folk tales, ten African and two Jewish
Black cowboy, wild horses : a true story by
Julius Lester(
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7 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,324 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
7 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,324 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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29 editions published between 1967 and 1992 in 3 languages and held by 1,318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve tales of African and Afro-American origin
29 editions published between 1967 and 1992 in 3 languages and held by 1,318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve tales of African and Afro-American origin
The last tales of Uncle Remus by
Julius Lester(
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5 editions published between 1987 and 1994 in English and held by 1,244 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells the final adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies
5 editions published between 1987 and 1994 in English and held by 1,244 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells the final 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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12 editions published between 1972 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,138 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."
12 editions published between 1972 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,138 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."
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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8 editions published between 1987 and 1994 in English and held by 1,115 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
8 editions published between 1987 and 1994 in English and held by 1,115 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
This strange new feeling by
Julius Lester(
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20 editions published between 1981 and 2007 in English and held by 1,108 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Social studies
20 editions published between 1981 and 2007 in English and held by 1,108 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Social studies
Pharaoh's daughter : a novel of ancient Egypt by
Julius Lester(
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16 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and French and held by 1,080 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
16 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and French and held by 1,080 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
Do Lord remember me : a novel by
Julius Lester(
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24 editions published between 1984 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,072 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?
24 editions published between 1984 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,072 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?
Look out, Whitey! : Black power's gon' get your mama! by
Julius Lester(
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24 editions published between 1968 and 1971 in 3 languages and held by 992 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
24 editions published between 1968 and 1971 in 3 languages and held by 992 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Old African by
Julius Lester(
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6 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in English and held by 991 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
6 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in English and held by 991 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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5 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 989 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
5 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 989 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
- Feelings, Tom Illustrator
- Bierhorst, Jane Byers Typographer
- Henry, John (Legendary character)
- Butler, Pierce 1744-1822
- Juvenile Collection (Library of Congress)
- Dial Books for Young Readers Publisher
- Brown, Rod 1961- Illustrator
- Brer Rabbit (Trickster)
- Cepeda, Joe Illustrator
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Africa African American cowboys African Americans African Americans in art Animals Authors, American Authorship Blacks Brer Rabbit--(Trickster) Brown, Rod, Butler, Pierce, Children's literature--Authorship Children's stories, American Civilization Clothing and dress Egypt Folklore Freedmen Georgia Henry, John--(Legendary character) Human-animal relationships Imaginary places Imaginary societies Individuality in children Lemmons, Bob Lester, Julius, Manners and customs Mustang Plantation life Plantation owners Prejudices Pride and vanity Race awareness Race relations Racism Short stories, American Slavery Slavery in art Slavery--Moral and ethical aspects Slavery--Psychological aspects Slavery--Social aspects Slaves Slaves--Social conditions Slave trade Southern States Tales Themes, motives Tiger United States Wit and humor, Juvenile
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Alternative Names
Julius Lester
Julius Lester americký spisovatel
Julius Lester Amerikaans schrijver
Julius Lester amerikai író
Julius Lester écrivain américain
Julius Lester údar Meiriceánach
Julius Lester US-amerikanischer Schriftsteller
Lester, Julius
Lester, Julius Bernard 1939-
جولیوس لستر
يوليوس ليستر مؤلف أمريكي
레스터, 줄리어스 1939-2018
ジュリアス・レスター
レスター, ジュリアス
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