Lester, Julius
Overview
| Works: | 241 works in 930 publications in 10 languages and 63,907 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Folklore Biography Folk tales Legends Quotations Tall tales Picture books Humorous fiction |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Complainant, Performer, Narrator, Compiler, Photographer, 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 D 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 )
- Something about the author. facts and pictures about authors and illustrators of books for young people by Maikue Vang( )
- The adventures of Brer Rabbit( Visual )
- Poems and songs by Julius Lester( Recording )
- Dial Press records by Dial Press( )
- by June Jordan( )
- Lester, Julius : [photography bio file] by Julius Lester( )
- Contemporary Black biography. profiles from the international Black community( Book )
- 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(
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77 editions published between 1965 and 2005 in 6 languages and held by 4,703 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
77 editions published between 1965 and 2005 in 6 languages and held by 4,703 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
Day of tears : a novel in dialogue by
Julius Lester(
Book
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28 editions published between 2005 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 4,124 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
28 editions published between 2005 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 4,124 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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)
26 editions published between 1994 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 3,837 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain
26 editions published between 1994 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 3,837 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain
The tales of Uncle Remus : the adventures of Brer Rabbit by
Julius Lester(
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22 editions published between 1987 and 2006 in English and held by 2,543 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the Afro-American tales about the adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies
22 editions published between 1987 and 2006 in English and held by 2,543 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(
Book
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17 editions published between 1996 and 2001 in English and Japanese and held by 2,425 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 Japanese and held by 2,425 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
From slave ship to freedom road by
Julius Lester(
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11 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and held by 1,587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paintings by Rod Brown and text by Julius Lester vividly tell the story of slavery in America
11 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and held by 1,587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paintings by Rod Brown and text by Julius Lester vividly tell the story of slavery in America
Long journey home : stories from Black history by
Julius Lester(
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36 editions published between 1972 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 1,534 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
36 editions published between 1972 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 1,534 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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8 editions published between 1987 and 1988 in English and held by 1,496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the continuing adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies
8 editions published between 1987 and 1988 in English and held by 1,496 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 1,423 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 1,423 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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6 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and held by 1,351 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
6 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and held by 1,351 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 1,342 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve tales of African and Afro-American origin include "How God Made the Butterflies," "The Girl With the Large Eyes," "Stagolee," and "People Who Could Fly."
23 editions published between 1967 and 1992 in 3 languages and held by 1,342 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve tales of African and Afro-American origin include "How God Made the Butterflies," "The Girl With the Large Eyes," "Stagolee," and "People Who Could Fly."
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 1,312 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 1,312 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells the final adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies
Pharaoh's daughter : a novel of ancient Egypt by
Julius Lester(
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15 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and French and held by 1,184 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
15 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and French and held by 1,184 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(
Book
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8 editions published between 1987 and 1994 in English and held by 1,183 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 1,183 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 1,169 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 1,169 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."
This strange new feeling by
Julius Lester(
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19 editions published between 1981 and 2007 in English and held by 1,131 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Social studies
19 editions published between 1981 and 2007 in English and held by 1,131 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Social studies
Do Lord remember me : a novel by
Julius Lester(
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23 editions published between 1984 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"From the time the Reverend Joshua Smith was a boy on a Mississippi farm, he had the gift; when he preached, the air filled with the spell of his voice and a stirring sense of the presence of God in all things. But now, dying, he doubts: Does God's hand truly direct our actions, our understanding, and our love? This is a book of memory: of family, of fathers and sons, of politics and religion, in stories that reveal true hopes, true choices. Finally, we are healed through the scenes shifting through the Reverend's mind, remembrances of a people, imperfect and brave, who create their history with a faith that makes miracles. From slavery through segregation and the civil rights movement to the present day, Julius Lester brings his story triumphantly home."--Jacket
23 editions published between 1984 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"From the time the Reverend Joshua Smith was a boy on a Mississippi farm, he had the gift; when he preached, the air filled with the spell of his voice and a stirring sense of the presence of God in all things. But now, dying, he doubts: Does God's hand truly direct our actions, our understanding, and our love? This is a book of memory: of family, of fathers and sons, of politics and religion, in stories that reveal true hopes, true choices. Finally, we are healed through the scenes shifting through the Reverend's mind, remembrances of a people, imperfect and brave, who create their history with a faith that makes miracles. From slavery through segregation and the civil rights movement to the present day, Julius Lester brings his story triumphantly home."--Jacket
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 1,061 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 1,061 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
The Old African by
Julius Lester(
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6 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in English and held by 1,057 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 1,057 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
Day of tears : a novel in dialogue by
Julius Lester(
)
18 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 1,002 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
18 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 1,002 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
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Related Identities
- Pinkney, Jerry Author of introduction Illustrator Author
- Feelings, Tom Illustrator
- Henry, John (Legendary character)
- Bierhorst, Jane Byers Typographer
- Dial Books for Young Readers Publisher
- Juvenile Collection (Library of Congress)
- Brer Rabbit (Trickster)
- Brown, Rod 1961- Illustrator
- Cepeda, Joe Illustrator
- Scholastic Inc
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Africa African American cowboys African American musicians African Americans African Americans in art American wit and humor Animals Authors, American Authorship Blacks Blues musicians Brer Rabbit--(Trickster) Brown, Rod, Children's literature--Authorship Children's stories, American Civilization Clothing and dress Egypt Franklin, Aretha Freedmen Henry, John--(Legendary character) Human-animal relationships Imaginary places Imaginary societies Individuality in children Jews Lemmons, Bob Lester, Julius Moses--(Biblical leader) Mustang Plantation life Prejudices Pride and vanity Race awareness Race relations Racism Remus, Uncle (Fictitious character) Romance fiction, American Short stories, American Slavery Slavery in art Slaves Slaves--Social conditions Southern States Storytelling 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 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
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