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“The failure of modern living is the failure of the imagination...Literature is the royal road that enables us to enter the realm of the imagination.”

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Julius Lester
Julius Lester

Julius Lester is an American author born on January 27, 1939. His works span a variety of genres, including children's literature, adult literature, and autobiography. Lester is known for his profound exploration of themes such as race, identity, and culture in his writings. more

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