Varian Johnson
Varian Johnson is an American writer, who writes contemporary middle grade literature. He is the author of multiple novels including My Life as a Rhombus.
Biography
Johnson is a twin and the father of two daughters. He is also a member of The Brown Bookshelf, an organization that "is designed to push awareness of the myriad of African American voices writing for young authors".Published works
- A Red Polka Dot in a World Full of Plaid
- * Essence best seller list, March 2005
- My Life as a Rhombus
- Saving Maddie
- * Bank Street Best Children's Book, 2011
- Open Mic: Riffs on Life Between Cultures in Ten Voices, contributor
- Things I'll Never Say: Stories About Our Secret Selves, contributor
- Been There, Done That: School Dazed, contributor
- The Great Greene Heist
- * Kirkus Reviews Best Book, 2014
- * ALA ALSC Notable Children's Books List, 2015
- * Bank Street Best Children's Book, 2015
- To Catch a Cheat
- The Return, Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts book 3
- The Wildcat's Claw, Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts book 6
- Gabriela: Time for Change, American Girl: Girl of the Year 2017 book 3
- The Parker Inheritance
- * Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, 2018
- * Coretta Scott King Book Awards Honor, 2019
- What Were The Negro Leagues? a Who HQ series book, Penguin Workshop
- Twins, illustrated by Shannon Wright
- *Eisner Award nominee
- *NPR Best Book of 2020
- Playing the Cards You’re Dealt
- Mister Miracle: The Great Escape
- ''Little Big Man''