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Welcome
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I am Ruth Graham Siegrist, and I would like to present the literary
works of my late father, Dr. Lorenz B. Graham. Dr. Graham was
a noted author of fiction and non-fiction children's literature
dealing with Africa and African Americans.
Through his books, Lorenz Graham promoted understanding and acceptance
of all people. His primary message was that "people are people."
He believed that when this concept is embraced, great strides can
be made toward establishing social and racial justice.
As literary executor of my father's estate, I seek to preserve his
legacy by bringing his books back into print; making them available
to this and future generations of readers.
Read Ruth's
interview in the Sacramento Observer
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Profile of the Author's Works
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As a prolific
author, writer, and pioneer for young people, Dr. Graham published
more than twenty books, some of which were translated into various
foreign languages.
He also published numerous other works including novelettes, short
stories, articles, and dramas. Because of his writing and contributions
to humanity Dr. Graham was the recipient of many awards. These
include:
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Several well-known titles that were
originally published in the 1940's have been revised and republished
by Boyds
Mills Press. Every Man Heart Lay Down poignantly retells
the story of the birth of Christ in the Liberian idiom. How
God Fix Jonah, winner of a 2000 American Library Association Notable,
is a beautiful collection of Bible stories retold in the idiom of
West Africa. Recently Boyds Mills Press has reissued Graham's classic
novels for young adults, known as the Town series. The novels South
Town, North Town, Whose Town?, and Return To South Town chronicle
the story of an African-American youth coming of age in an historic
era of American History.
These books are currently available
at Amazon.com
and
Barnes and Noble.com
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Attention
Students
Lorenz
Graham wrote his books for the enjoyment of young people.
We invite you
to add your thoughts about Dr. Graham, his works,
the themes he championed,
and the era about which he wrote.
Some
of you have done research to learn more about Lorenz Graham.
Click
on
to see what others have done, and learn how
your research project might be added to this web page!
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Other
Points of Interest
| As a promoter of Dr. Graham's works, I often speak publicly and perform
readings from his books at schools, authors festivals, and libraries.
To learn about me and view my speaking schedule, go to About
Ruth Siegrist. This web site also features literary reviews
on Dr. Graham's works. You can view them by visiting our News
page. Finally, we are interested in your feedback! E-mail us at grahambooks@aol.com
and let us know what you think about Dr. Graham's books, as well as
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