Angela Johnson
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Angela Johnson (born June 18, 1961) is an American writer of children's books and poetry with more than 40 books to her credit since beginning her writing career in 1989.
Her children's picture books are simple yet touching stories about African-American families, friendships, and common childhood experiences, such as crying.
Her books for older children revolve around similar themes, but they also explore deeper topics such as teenage pregnancy and divorce.
Her characters are realistic and the treatment is based on positive, optimistic, and hopeful.
Many of Johnson's books have links to Alabama and Alabama history.
Early life
Johnson was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, and she and her brother and parents grew up in Windham, Ohio. She began writing in the fourth grade after her mother gave her a diary for Christmas. Encouraged to write by her parents, Johnson wrote "punk" poetry in high school that was not recognized by her school's literary guild. Rather than disparaging it, she claims that this inspired her writing rather than discouraging it. During high school, Johnson aspired to be a mentor or advocate. After graduating high school and investigating special education, she decided to concentrate on her writing before completing her degree.
Career
Johnson worked as a nanny after leaving university and was recruited by author Cynthia Rylant, who analyzed Johnson's work and submitted it to her own publisher. Johnson's publisher contacted Rylant's publisher, who said he'd like to publish the story as a picture book. Johnson attributes Rylant's friendship with her as the "break" that launched her career.
In 1989, Johnson began her career as a writer of picture books. Toning the Sweep, she branched out into books for young adults in 1993. Authors are now published in several age groups, although journalists are still writing in a novel style. Johnson describes her work as "character driven" and claims she has more trouble with plot design than character creation. She says that her characters are often based on people she has encountered and the stories they have shared with her. Strangers often tell her stories, according to Johnson. An older woman on a bus once told her about the man she'd fallen in love with as a teen. They were apart because of war, but they stayed in touch, and the woman had plans to see him again. In Sweet, Hereafter, she was inspired by her characters Sweet and Curtis. "I've never set out to teach a lesson or to lecture anyone," Johnson says of her writing. I just want to tell a good tale." Jonathan Hunt, chair of the 2018 Margaret Edwards Award Committee, lauded Johnson's writing for its timeless, nuanced, and graceful design as well as its broad appeal. Jacqueline Woodson, a fellow children's book writer, describes Johnson's writing style as lively, involving, and accessible. "You can tell by reading her book that she takes her time with the plot and really cares about the characters."
Johnson avoids the public eye when attending conferences or going on class visits. She doesn't have a social media following, though she does have a website. Although Johnson has slowed down, she intends to write more.