Lester, Julius

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Julius Lester's award-winning books for all ages re-imagine and retell historical events, folklore, and drama as prose to allow for a more complete examination of complex and powerful issues such as race and racism, and the dehumanizing impact of slavery in pre-Civil War America through the eyes and experiences of his characters. Lester uses devices like alternating dialogue, personal memoirs, and African spiritualism to deepen his writing. Start with: To Be a Slave (Teens); John Henry (Older Kids)
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Male
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  • African American
  • American
  • Jewish
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http://www.members.authorsguild.net/juliuslester/
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Lester, Julius
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http://www.members.authorsguild.net/juliuslester/
Description
Julius Lester's award-winning books for all ages re-imagine and retell historical events, folklore, and drama as prose to allow for a more complete examination of complex and powerful issues such as race and racism, and the dehumanizing impact of slavery in pre-Civil War America through the eyes and experiences of his characters. Lester uses devices like alternating dialogue, personal memoirs, and African spiritualism to deepen his writing. Start with: To Be a Slave (Teens); John Henry (Older Kids)
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Male
Birth place
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  • African American
  • American
  • Jewish
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