Julius Lester

Julius Lester Julius Lester American author, photographer and educator (1939–2018) Julius Bernard Lester (January 27, 1939 – January 18, 2018) was an American writer of books for children and adults[1] and an academic who taught for 32 years (1971–2003) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Lester was also a civil rights activist, a photographer,[2] and a musician who recorded two albums of folk music and original songs.[3] Quick facts Born, Died ... Julius Lester Portrait from the first edition of To Be a Slave (1968) (photo by David Gahr) Born Julius Bernard Lester (1939-01-27)January 27, 1939 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Died January 18, 2018(2018-01-18) (aged 78) Palmer, Massachusetts, U.S. Education Fisk University (BA) Occupations Author musician photographer professor Spouses Joan…

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