Lester, Julius

Traces the results of the Butler patriarch's huge slave auction during which he justifies his broken promises and cruelty to Emma and her parents.

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

Presents six stories about African-Americans who contributed to the movement for freedom from slavery.

A novel based on Shakespeare's "Othello, " following the basic plot and dramatic line of the play in which a jealous general is duped into thinking his wife has been unfaithful, with an emphasis on the racial aspects of the tragedy. Uses original and modernized language, and introduces new characters.

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.".

Retells the legend of the African-American railroad builder who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.