Julius Lester

  • Pharaoh’s Daughter

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    Born into slavery, adopted as an infant by a princess, and raised in the palace of mighty Pharaoh, Moses struggles to define himself. And so do the three women who love him: his own embittered mother,

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    • Author: Lester, Julius
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 192
    • Publish Date: September 18 2023
    • ISBN10: 0152066624
    • Language: English
  • Day of Tears (Coretta Scott King Author Honor Title)

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    The Coretta Scott King Author Award-winning historical fiction masterpiece, in paperback for the first time!

    On March 2 and 3, 1859, the largest auction of slaves in American history took place in Sa

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    • Author: Lester, Julius
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 192
    • Publish Date: April 01 2007
    • ISBN10: 1423104099
    • Language: English
  • To Be a Slave

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    What was it like to be a slave? Listen to the words and learn about the lives of countless slaves and ex-slaves, telling about their forced journey from Africa to the United States, their work in the … [more below]

    • Series: Puffin Modern Classics
    • Author: Lester, Julius
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 176
    • Publish Date: December 29 2005
    • ISBN10: 0142403865
    • Language: English
  • John Henry

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    Julius Lester and Jerry Pinkney’s warm, humorous retelling of a popular African-American folk ballad.

    When John Henry was born the birds, bears, rabbits, and even a unicorn came to see him. He grew so

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    • Author: Lester, Julius
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 40
    • Publish Date: December 01 1999
    • ISBN10: 0140566228
    • Language: English
  • John Henry

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    Nothing can stop John Henry-no boulder, no mountain, and definitely no steam drill. Newbery Honor winner Julius Lester writes with such power that this African-American folk hero becomes as awesome as… [more below]

    • Author: Lester, Julius
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 48
    • Publish Date: October 01 1994
    • ISBN10: 0803716060
    • Language: English
  • To Be a Slave

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    A Newbery Honor Book

    What was it like to be a slave? Listen to the words and learn about the lives of countless slaves and ex-slaves, telling about their forced journey from Africa to the United State

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    • Series: Puffin Modern Classics
    • Author: Lester, Julius
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 176
    • Publish Date: December 18 2000
    • ISBN10: 0141310014
    • Language: English
  • Let’s Talk about Race

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    “This wonderful book should be a first choice for all collections and is strongly recommended as a springboard for discussions about differences.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

    In this accl

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    • Author: Lester, Julius
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: December 23 2008
    • ISBN10: 0064462269
    • Language: English
  • Tales of Uncle Remus (Puffin Modern Classics): The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

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    Whether he is besting Brer Fox or sneaking into Mr. Man’s garden, Brer Rabbit is always teaching a valuable lesson. These classic tales are full of wit, humor, and creativity, and Julius Lester brings… [more below]

    • Series: Puffin Modern Classics
    • Author: Lester, Julius
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 160
    • Publish Date: December 28 2006
    • ISBN10: 0142407208
    • Language: English
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