Lester, Julius. All Is Well. New York: Morrow, 1976. This work chronicles Lester's early life.

——. Lovesong: Becoming a Jew. New York: Arcade, 1988. A spiritual journey that reveals some of Lester's motivations for writing.

Townsend-Hudson, Shelley. Review of When the Beginning Began. Booklist (April 15, 1999): 1529. In a very favorable short review, Townsend-Hudson says, "A remarkable pilgrimage is in store for readers of these compelling creation tales."