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Books by Julius Lester | Wonderlit

Books by Julius Lester

13 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the The Tales of Uncle Remus series, Julius Lester writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 12 standalone books, exploring themes of african american heritage, celebrating heritage, justice & fairness.

Series

The Last Tales of Uncle Remus

The Tales of Uncle Remus

1 book · Ages 7–12

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of The Man Who Knew Too Much: A Moral Tale from the Baila of Zambia

The Man Who Knew Too Much: A Moral Tale from the Baila of Zambia

A giant eagle descends from the sky to cradle a crying infant in its talons, but a father’s doubt threatens the safety o

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Sam and the Tigers

A clever boy named Sam must use his quick wits to stay safe when he encounters a group of hungry tigers looking for thei

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By Age Range

The Man Who Knew Too Much: A Moral Tale from the Baila of Zambia

Sam and the Tigers

Ackamarackus

The Man Who Knew Too Much: A Moral Tale from the Baila of Zambia

Sam and the Tigers

Common Themes

African American Heritage Celebrating Heritage Justice & Fairness Writing & Storytelling Fairy Tales & Mythology Being Different Resilience & Perseverance History

From Slave Ship to Freedom Road

Julius Lester

Powerful illustrations anchor this history of the American slave trade, following the journey from the ships to the hero

Ages 10–14

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Six original fables mix playful nonsense with serious wisdom to explore life’s little lessons in a fun and imaginative w

Cover of Why Heaven is Far Away

Why Heaven is Far Away

Chaos erupts when animals and people use ladders to escape their problems, leading God and an angel named Shaniqua to mo

Cover of Day of Tears

The skies weep as a desperate man prepares the largest slave auction in history, told through the many voices of those s

Cover of The Hungry Ghosts

The Hungry Ghosts

A clever young boy takes on a supernatural challenge as he searches for a way to satisfy the bellies of three very hungr

Cover of The Knee-High Man and Other Tales

The Knee-High Man and Other Tales

For the child who feels small in a big world, these classic tales show how cleverness and spirit can outshine size and s

Cover of Let's Talk About Race

Let's Talk About Race

Every person is a collection of stories, and race is just one chapter. Share in a journey of self-discovery that looks b

Cover of The Blues Singers: Ten Who Rocked the World

The Blues Singers: Ten Who Rocked the World

A grandfatherly voice shares the legendary lives of icons like Aretha Franklin and B.B. King, showing how their voices c

From Slave Ship to Freedom Road

Long Journey Home

From Slave Ship to Freedom Road

Day of Tears

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Malcolm X: Force for Change

Kristin Thoennes Keller

Malcolm X: Force for Change

Dear Martin

Hey You! An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black

Hey You! An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black

Marley Dias

The Freedom Maze

The Freedom Maze