Julius Lester

Books by This Author

John Henry

John Henry
By: Julius Lester
Illustrated by: Jerry Pinkney
Age Level: 6-9

The story of John Henry, the man who beat a steam drill, is retold in lively prose and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney’s signature watercolors. Pinkney received a Caldecott Honor for the handsomely crafted illustrations which bring the folk hero to life.

John Henry

By: Julius Lester
John Henry’s talent was evident at an early age when he helped his daddy, but was cemented in American folklore when he took on the steam drill. His place among American tall tale heroes is chronicled in richly detailed watercolors and language.