Julius Lester Books
Julius Lester books for groups: 17 titles by Julius Lester for classrooms, libraries and reading programs, with tier pricing applied automatically in your cart. Minimums run from 20 to 25 copies per title.
- Call 866-522-6657, 8:30 am–5 pm PT
- POs from organizations
- Tax-exempt orders welcome
- 17titles by Julius Lester, all confirmed in print
- From 20copies minimum, set per title
- 10 daysOrder 10 business days before you need the books
- 1 quotefor several titles, priced by a specialist
Why groups read Julius Lester
BookPal carries 18 titles by Julius Lester for group orders. The most ordered are Day of Tears (Coretta Scott King Author Honor Title), John Henry and Let's Talk About Race.
Editions include paperback and hardcover. Publishers include Penguin Young Readers Group and HarperCollins. Publication dates run from 1994 to 2021. Each title shows its own minimum and a tier price table, with the price per copy dropping as the quantity grows.
- Day of Tears (Coretta Scott King Author Honor Title)
- John Henry
- Let's Talk About Race
Need a title that is not listed here, a different edition, or a mix of titles in one order? A BookPal specialist can match editions and price the whole order in one quote. Request a quote.
The best-selling title for groups
The title groups order most from this page. Prices drop at each tier, per title.
Tales of Uncle Remus (Puffin Modern Classics): The Adventures of Brer Rabbit (Puffin Modern Classics)
Free shipping on most orders over $95 in the contiguous US. Est. arrival in about 7–10 business days. Need them by a date? Tell us in your quote.
| Copies | Per copy | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 25–99 | $5.93 | 34% |
| 100–249 | $5.75 | 36% |
| 250–499 | $5.57 | 38% |
| 500–999 | $5.39 | 40% |
| 1,000+ | $5.21 | 42% |
All Julius Lester titles
Prices shown are per copy (or per set) at 100+. Each title's product page has its full tier table and minimum.
Best-known books
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Tales of Uncle Remus (Puffin Modern Classics): The Adventures of Brer Rabbit (Puffin Modern Classics)
From $5.75/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $8.99
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Day of Tears (Coretta Scott King Author Honor Title)
From $5.59/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $9.99
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John Henry
From $5.75/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $8.99
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Let's Talk About Race
From $5.03/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $8.99
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And All Our Wounds Forgiven
From $8.37/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $14.95
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Black Cowboy, Wild Horses
From $6.39/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $9.99
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Black Folktales
From $12.92/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $17.00
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From Slave Ship to Freedom Road
From $5.75/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $8.99
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Lovesong: Becoming a Jew
From $8.37/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $14.95
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Pharaoh's Daughter
From $6.15/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $10.99
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Tales of Uncle Remus
From $7.04/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $11.00
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The Autobiography of God
From $11.59/copy at 100+
Minimum 20 copies · list $19.99
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Time's Memory
From $10.43/copy at 100+
Minimum 20 copies · list $17.99
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To Be a Slave (Puffin Modern Classics)
From $5.75/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $8.99
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To Be a Slave
From $5.75/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $8.99
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Uncle Remus
From $34.00/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $50.00
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When Dad Killed Mom
From $7.81/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $13.95
Best formats for groups
Built from the formats available on this page.
Hardcover
For client gifts, keynote giveaways and anything handed over in person.
Paperback
For book clubs, classrooms and academies, where every reader keeps a copy.
Plan a program
- Classroom setsOne title for every student, at classroom-set quantities.Classroom novel sets
- School and district ordersPurchase orders, tax-exempt certificates and several ship-to schools.Books for schools
- CustomizationBookplates, inserts, belly bands and gift packaging for your group.Customization services
Frequently asked
Something else? Call 866-522-6657 (8:30 am–5 pm PT) or email [email protected].
Can I order signed copies?
We can’t promise signed copies; ask and we’ll check with the publisher.
What’s the minimum order?
Each title has its own minimum, shown on its card and product page. On this page minimums run from 20 to 25 copies per title.
Can I mix titles to reach a price tier?
Tier pricing on bookpal.com is per title; ordering several titles? Request one quote and a specialist prices the whole order.
Do you accept purchase orders and tax-exempt orders?
Yes. We accept purchase orders from organizations, and tax-exempt organizations can send their exemption certificate with their quote request.
How fast can I get the books?
Order at least 10 business days before you need the books (11 from mid-November through December). Free shipping on most orders over $95 in the contiguous US. Estimated arrival in about 7–10 business days; if you have a firm date, tell us when you request a quote and we’ll plan delivery around it.
Are these the current editions?
Every copy is new. When more than one edition is listed, each has its own ISBN on its product page; give us the ISBN you need and we’ll match it.
Ordering 250+ copies or several titles?
Send one request. A specialist prices the whole order, matches editions and plans delivery around your date. Or call 866-522-6657, 8:30 am–5 pm PT.
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