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Angela Johnson

Angela Johnson
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Angela Johnson

Angela Johnson has won three Coretta Scott King Awards, one each for her novels The First Part Last, Heaven, and Toning the Sweep. The First Part Last was also the recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award. Her books for younger readers include the Coretta Scott King Honor Book When I Am Old with You, illustrated by David Soman; Wind Flyers and I Dream of Trains, both illustrated by Loren Long; and Lottie Paris Lives Here and its sequel Lottie Paris and the Best Place, both illustrated by Scott M. Fischer. She is also the author of the picture books A Sweet Smell of Roses, Just Like Josh Gibson, The Day Ray Got Away, and the upcoming All Different Now. In recognition... Read full bio

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All This and Heaven Too will be released on January 07, 2014 in Trade Paperback
May 16, 2013
A Certain October will be released on September 03, 2013 in Trade Paperback
May 12, 2013
News:
Wind Flyers has won an award
Apr 11, 2013
News:
Wind Flyers has won an award
Apr 11, 2013
News:
Wind Flyers has won an award
Apr 11, 2013
News:
Wind Flyers has won an award
Apr 11, 2013
News:
Wind Flyers has won an award
Apr 11, 2013
Lottie Paris and the Best Place will be released on March 05, 2013 in Hardcover, eBook
Mar 05, 2013
Lottie Paris and the Best Place is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Mar 05, 2013
News:
A Certain October has won an award
Jan 10, 2013
News:
A Certain October has won an award
Dec 19, 2012
Excerpt:
Excerpt 1 from Looking for Red
Oct 24, 2012
Oct 09, 2012
A Certain October will be released on August 28, 2012 in Hardcover, eBook
Aug 28, 2012
A Certain October is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Aug 28, 2012
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from A Certain October
Aug 25, 2012

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Hickory Daily Record, May 15, 2013
...Elliott; “The Brooklyn Nine,” Alan Gratz; “Out of the Dust,” Karen Hesse; “Red Scarf Girl,” Ji-Li Jiang; “Heaven,” Angela Johnson; “Cracker! The Best Dog in Vietnam,” Cynthia Kadohata; “Schooled,” Gordon Korman; ...
Record Publishing Online, March 25, 2013
...April 4 and 5 at Kent State University. Getrost will moderate the Authors' Panel on Thursday evening. Authors Angela Johnson and Gary Schmidt will speak at the conference, as will illustrator Yuyi Morales. The conference schedule and registration can...
The Advocate, March 9, 2013
...Gia Johnson Emanuel led her class to write short journal entries about the young adult novel “Bird” by Angela Johnson, about a girl who runs away from home to find her stepfather. The class was small — fewer than 10 students — and the students...
University of Georgia, March 4, 2013
...Stars and most recently, Countdown. She has also written two picture books: Freedom Summer and One Wide Sky. Angela Johnson is an award-winning author whose books include Bird; When I Am Old With You; Daddy Calls Me Man; A Sweet Smell of Roses and Lily...
Stourbridge News, February 22, 2013
...over 500 years, and was, for me, all the more enjoyable a read for it. 7/10 (Review by Angela Johnson) Best-sellers for the week ending February 9 Ebooks 1 Life Of Pi, Yann Martel 2 The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window And...
Stourbridge News, February 2, 2013
...by no means a comprehensive guide, but Cooper's aim is to re-educate, not spoon-feed. 7/10 (Review by Angela Johnson) Inside Trader by Trader Faulkner is published in hardback by Quartet Books, priced £20. Available now. Trader Faulkner, the...
Woodbury Patch, January 8, 2013
...blanket. Smile at someone. Be patient. Be compassionate. Get on that random act of kindness bandwagon. (From columnist Angela Johnson.) Wednesday Drama Unfolds on Local Highways in Woodbury Man’s New Book A Q&A with the author, Allan Evans. ...
PRLog, May 10, 2013
...the public and will begin promptly at 630p. Workbook will be provided. If you have any questions contact Angela Johnson at (678) 428-2644, Angela@twenty6marketing.com or visit www.brianbartonaccess.com for more information...
The Week Magazine, May 10, 2013
...your career," she says. "Over time, freelance work can lead your career into new and exciting places." Angela Johnson, 43, treatment facility counselor A lot has changed since Angela Johnson began work as a graphic designer in the late '80s. "The...
St. Andrews Patch, May 9, 2013
...is charged with three counts of bank fraud Rachade Boulware, 19, is charged with bank fraud and accessory Angela Johnson, 22, is charged with bank fraud and accessory Courtney Blair, 25, is charged with bank fraud and forgery Jamesha Coleman, 18,...
WLTX, May 9, 2013
...forgery. Katrelle Breland charged with three counts of bank fraud. Rachade Boulware charged with bank fraud and accessory. Angela Johnson charged with bank fraud and accessory. Courtney Blair charged with bank fraud and forgery. Jamesha Coleman...
Spring Valley Patch, May 9, 2013
...is charged with three counts of bank fraud Rachade Boulware, 19, is charged with bank fraud and accessory Angela Johnson, 22, is charged with bank fraud and accessory Courtney Blair, 25, is charged with bank fraud and forgery Jamesha Coleman, 18,...
Business Insider, May 9, 2013
...building your career, she says. Over time, freelance work can lead your career into new and exciting places. Angela Johnson, 43, treatment facility counselor A lot has changed since Angela Johnson began work as a graphic designer in the late 80s. The...
Forest Acres, May 9, 2013
...RCSD Terry Daniels (Arrested) charged with three counts of bank fraud and three counts of forgery. Source: RCSD Angela Johnson (Arrested) charged with bank fraud and accessory. Source: RCSD Dnice Sulton (Arrested) Source: RCSD Robert...