Author at a Glance: Angela Johnson
- Born in Tuskegee, Alabama
- Grew up in Windham, Ohio with her brother and parents.
- Encouraged by a teacher who read to her when she was young This inspired her to write throughout her childhood.
- Attended Kent State University but left to focus on her writing.
- Credits author Cynthia Rylant with helping her start her writing career
- Has written over 40 books
- Expects to be a writer until she dies
Featured Work
Heaven: Marley has lived in Heaven since she was two years old, when her mother found a postcard postmarked HEAVEN, OH on a park bench and decided that was where she wanted to raise her family. And for twelve years, Marley’s hometown has lived up to its name. She lives in a house by the river, has loving parents, a funny younger brother, good friends, and receives frequent letters from her mysterious Uncle Jack. Then one day a letter arrives form Alabama, and Marley’s life is turned upside down. Marley doesn’t even know who she is anymore — but where can she go for answers, when she’s been deceived by the very people she should be able to trust the most?
Other Noted Works
Author Interviews
Interview: The Brown Bookshelf Interview with Angela Johnson
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