Julius Lester

Twelve tales of African and Afro-American origin include "How God Made the Butterflies, " "The Girl With the Large Eyes, " "Stagolee, " and "People Who Could Fly."

A retelling of the African American tales about the adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies.

Presents the author's meditations on twenty paintings by artist Rod Brown, designed to encourage reflection on the hardships faced by African-American slaves until their emancipation.

Emma has taken care of the Butler children since Sarah and Frances's mother, Fanny, left. Emma wants to raise the girls to have good hearts, as a rift over slavery has ripped the Butler household apart. Now, to pay off debts, Pierce Butler wants to cash in his slave "assets", possibly including Emma.

A black cowboy is so in tune with wild mustangs that they accept him into the herd, thus enabling him singlehandedly to take them to the corral.

The author introduces the concept of race as only one component in an individual's or nation's "story."

Offers a collection of thoughts, reflections, and inspiration about life, religion, politics, and social awareness from the Newbery Honor-winning author of "To Be a Slave."

A retelling of the classic Afro-American tales relating the adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies.

The author retells the classic Afro-American tales.