Julius Lester Reading Order
1 series · 77 books
Julius Lester was a versatile American author known for his engaging works for both children and adults, as well as his contributions to academia. His literary repertoire spans 84 books within a single series, including standalone novels, showcasing a unique blend of storytelling that resonates across genres. Active from 1968 until 2009, Lester is particularly celebrated for his notable work, "To Be a Slave," which reflects his deep engagement with themes of civil rights and social justice.
Standalone Novels Series
77 books
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Folksinger's Guide to the 12-String Guitar As Played by Leadbelly |
| 2 | And all our wounds forgiven |
| 3 | Do Lord remember me |
| 4 | How many spots does a leopard have? and other tales |
| 5 | Im Gedächtnis der Zeit |
| 6 | Long journey home |
| 7 | Look Out, Whitey! |
| 8 | Look out, Whitey Black Power's gon get your mama |
| 9 | Mr. Wolf and His Tail (Read & Listen) |
| 10 | Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--Copper Level |
| 11 | Read and Listen - Cassette 4 (Read & Listen) |
| 12 | Read and Listen - Cassette 6 (Read & Listen) |
| 13 | Revolutionary notes |
| 14 | Search for the new land |
| 15 | The Call of the Wild and Related Readings |
| 16 | The knee-high man, and other tales |
| 17 | The mud of Vietnam |
| 18 | The tales of Uncle Remus |
| 19 | To praise our bridges |
| 20 | Two love stories |
| 21 | Look out, Whitey! 1968 |
| 22 | Look out, Whitey! Black power's gon' get your mama! 1968 |
| 23 | Black folktales 1969 |
| 24 | Dorei towa 1970 |
| 25 | Essays eines schwarzen Sozialisten 1970 |
| 26 | The seventh son 1971 |
| 27 | The knee-high man 1974 |
| 28 | Who I am 1974 |
| 29 | Long Journey Home; Stories from Black History 1975 |
| 30 | All is well 1976 |
| 31 | How the Snake Got Its Rattle 1980 |
| 32 | Basketball game 1982 |
| 33 | This Strange New Feeling 1982 |
| 34 | A Taste of Freedom (Knockouts) 1983 |
| 35 | Do Lord Remember Me 1985 |
| 36 | Tales of Uncle Remus 1987 |
| 37 | Lovesong 1988 |
| 38 | More tales of Uncle Remus 1988 |
| 39 | Basketball Game 1989 |
| 40 | Falling pieces of the broken sky 1990 |
| 41 | Further tales of Uncle Remus 1990 |
| 42 | Mr. Rabbit and Mr.Bear (Read & Listen) 1990 |
| 43 | Basketball Game (Plus) 1993 |
| 44 | To Be a Slave (Plus) 1993 |
| 45 | How Many Spots Does a Leopard Have? 1994 |
| 46 | John Henry 1994 |
| 47 | The last tales of Uncle Remus 1994 |
| 48 | The man who knew too much 1994 |
| 49 | Othello 1995 |
| 50 | Sam and the Tigers 1996 |
| 51 | Black cowboy, wild horses 1998 |
| 52 | From Slave Ship to Freedom Road 1998 |
| 53 | Othello (Point Signature Editions) 1998 |
| 54 | Places I Never Meant to Be 1999 |
| 55 | Uncle Remus 1999 |
| 56 | What a truly cool world 1999 |
| 57 | When the beginning began 1999 |
| 58 | Albidaro and the mischievous dream 2000 |
| 59 | Pharaoh's daughter 2000 |
| 60 | The Autobiography of God 2000 |
| 61 | Ackamarackus 2001 |
| 62 | Blues Singers, The 2001 |
| 63 | The blues singers 2001 |
| 64 | Untitled Slave Narrative 2001 |
| 65 | When Dad killed Mom 2001 |
| 66 | More Tales of Uncle Remus(unabridged)audio Cd 2002 |
| 67 | Untitled Slave Narrative Book 2 2002 |
| 68 | Why heaven is far away 2002 |
| 69 | Shining 2003 |
| 70 | On writing for children & other people 2004 |
| 71 | Day of Tears 2005 |
| 72 | Let's talk about race 2005 |
| 73 | The Old African 2005 |
| 74 | Time's memory 2006 |
| 75 | Cupid 2007 |
| 76 | Guardian 2008 |
| 77 | The hungry ghosts 2009 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Julius Lester written?
- Julius Lester has written 77 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1968 to 2009.