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Julius Lester
Julius Lester was an American author known for books such as Day of Tears, John Henry, and To Be a Slave. He wrote for both children and adults, and also worked as a photographer and folk musician. Lester taught for 32 years at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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21 books
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Julius Lester was an American author known for books such as Day of Tears, John Henry, and To Be a Slave. He wrote for both children and adults, and also worked as a photographer and folk musician. Lester taught for 32 years at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
12 Q&A
·
21 books
African American
Fiction
Historical Fiction
+7
African American
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Historical
Childrens
+5
In Memoriam
Julius Lester has passed away and will not respond to questions. Their legacy lives on through their works and community discussions.
Books by Julius Lester
Day of Tears
Julius Lester
2005
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John Henry
Julius Lester
1994
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To Be a Slave
Julius Lester
1968
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Cupid: A Tale of Love and Desire
Julius Lester
Unknown
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Pharaoh's Daughter: A Novel of Ancient Egypt
Julius Lester
Unknown
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Sam and the Tigers
Julius Lester
1996
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The Autobiography of God
Julius Lester
Unknown
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Black Folktales
Julius Lester
Unknown
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Lovesong: Becoming a Jew
Julius Lester
Unknown
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Books by Julius Lester