Lester Julius:
The Hungry Ghosts
Illustrator: GeraldoValerio
Dial Books , 2009
Hardcover, 40 pages
ISBN: 9780803725133
ISBN-10: 0803725132
Julius Lester
Julius Lester Is The Author Of The Newbery Honor Book "To Be A Slave" (1969), The National Book Award Finalist "Long Journey Home: Stories From Black History" (1972), And The Coretta Scott King Award Book "Day Of Tears" (2006). He Is Also A National Book Critics Circle Nominee And A Recipient Of The "Boston Globe-Horn Book" Award. His Picture Book "Let's Talk About Race" Was Named To The New York Public Library's "One Hundred Titles For Reading And Sharing." In Addition To His Critically Acclaimed Writing Career, Mr. Lester Has Distinguished Himself As A Civil Rights Activist, Musician, Photo
Geraldo Valerio
Geraldo Valerio Is New To Simon & Schuster, But Not To Children's Publishing. Born In Brazil, Geraldo Was Educated Both In His Native Country And At New York University, Where He Earned An M.A. In Fine Arts. He Began His Career In Children's Publishing In 1995 With The Picture Book "A Cobra Zola, " Published By Le Publishing House. He Went On To Publish Other Children's Titles For Brazilian Publishers. This Is His First Children's Book In The United States. Geraldo Lives In Portland, Oregon.
