Joshua by the Sea, illustrated by Rhonda Mitchell, Orchard Books (New York, NY), 1994. Julius, illustrated by Dav Pilkey, Orchard Books (New York, NY), 1993. The Girl Who Wore Snakes, illustrated by James Ransome, Orchard Books (New York, NY), 1993. The Leaving Morning, illustrated by David Soman, Orchard Books (New York, NY), 1992. One of Three, illustrated by David Soman, Orchard Books (New York, NY), 1991. When I Am Old with You, illustrated by David Soman, Orchard Books (New York, NY), 1990. Tell Me a Story, Mama, illustrated by David Soman, Orchard Books ( New York, NY), 1989.ĭo like Kyla, illustrated by James Ransome, Orchard Books ( New York, NY), 1990.
Printz Award, both 2004, both for The First Part Last. Board on Books for Young People, 1991 Coretta Scott King Honor Book designation, American Library Association Social Responsibilities Round Table, 1991, for When I Am Old with You, and 1998, for The Other Side: Shorter Poems Coretta Scott King Author Award, 1993, for Toning the Sweep, and 1998, for Heaven MacArthur Foundation grant, 2003 Coretta Scott King Award, and Michael J. AWARDS, HONORS:Įzra Jack Keats New Writer Award, U.S. MEMBER:Īuthors Guild, Authors League of America. Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA), Ravenna, OH, child development worker, 1981-82 freelance writer of children's books, beginning 1989. Education: Attended Kent State University.
Born June 18, 1961, in Tuskegee, AL daughter of Arthur (an autoworker) and Truzetta (an accountant) Johnson.
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