Most Popular Books by Angela Johnson

The charming and spirited Lottie Paris is back—and she loves the library! Lottie Paris has a favorite place. The library! She loves to go there and read about space. She knows there are rules at the library, but sometimes they are not so easy to follow. The library is Carl’s favorite place, too. And he loves to read about dinosaurs. When Lottie and Carl meet, they become fast friends. Now Lottie reads about dinosaurs, and Carl loves space! After joyously introducing Lottie Paris in Lottie Paris Lives Here, Angela Johnson and Scott Fischer have created a brand-new world for Lottie to dream in—alongside a brand-new friend.

This book is about children exploring the wonders of nature, while having fun and enjoying their self at summer camp.

A series of candid reflections by the youngest of three sisters on her daily relationships with her older sisters and family.

This is the first autobiography memoir by Angela Johnson, who opens up to the world and shares her personal testimony of FAITH and COURAGE as she writes about her life living with a disability.This is the first autobiography memoir by Angela Johnson, who opens up to the world and shares her personal testimony of FAITH and COURAGE as she writes about her life living with a disability.

Daisy describes the preparations leading up to her older sister''s wedding and the joyous and bittersweet feelings surrounding the event itself.

Ali discovers that there is someone else that thinks snakes are beautiful and loves them as much as she does.

"Poems in Neon Moons reflect lives that rise above deprivation and suffering, that find joy in their surroundings. Angela Johnson has a well-developed instinct for the transcendent moment and the lyricism to communicate it." - Margaret Bradstock "Angela Johnson''s poetry celebrates ''the small personal voice'', its insistent pursuit of the unique in the quotidian. Ranging over the realities of poverty, family relationships and love, and probing the connections between humanity and the natural world, these poems often surprise with their poignant, clear-eyed observation." - Louise Wakeling

Sassy and ready for adventure, Debra discovers ruin and a marriage of convenience.Lady Debra Richardson is happiest when lost in imagination. With pen, ink, and parchment, she finds escape from daily life and the expectations of her parents and society by writing romance novellas. Debra desires to be a published author and will do anything to accomplish this goal. To aid in her writing, Debra sneaks out to the seaside to act out the scenes in her manuscript before she commits the words to paper. Alexander Evans, The Earl of Trenton left London after an embarrassing proposal and rejection. Needing an escape, he accepts an invitation to a house party on the Isle of Wight. Before reaching his destination, Alex falls into an innocent scandal resulting in marriage to a complete stranger. Unable to escape the lingering feelings for the woman he proposed to, Alex alienates his wife preferring the gambling table to spending time with her forcing Debra to believe his lack of love has to do with her red hair and freckles.

Food is one of the easiest ways to bring friends together. To bring peace and unity through the one thing that binds us all. We all need to be more like Marq. Someone who enjoys the world and all it has to offer. This beautiful rhyming story is a joy to read. You will see Marq have foods from around the world. But this is not just a story about food. It''s a story about kindness, respect, love, friendship and more. For children aged five to nine years, this delectable story is a great introduction to foods around the world. A must for those building multicultural libraries, this story would make a great gift during festive seasons or milestone birthdays. Classrooms would benefit greatly from this book to help children see that their friends'' worlds are represented within. Books are doorways into other worlds and lives. Grab this book that creates a delightful conversation around food and inclusion.

When Love is declared with a pure heart, who knew it could be as invisible as a wallflower?Fletcher Fernley finds solace in a comfortable chair and a well-crafted guide to property law. As a barrister, he readily engages in lively debates while in the courtroom and occasionally on the fringes of the ballroom.Audrey Benton gave her heart to Fletcher the day he surprised her with a swing he hung in a tree at Primrose Hall. Twelve years later, Audrey is determined to win Fletcher''s heart. To do this, she must help him see she is no longer a little girl with knotted bonnet ribbons.The autumn of 1814 is anything but comfortable for Fletcher as the spices of the season upend his perfect life. He has Audrey to blame for this delightful turmoil as her presence leaves behind the lingering scent of cinnamon oil long after she has departed. Fletcher realizes a little too late that the lady who was once a wallflower was never meant to stand on the outskirts of his heart and a gallant gesture might be necessary to reclaim her affection.

Arianwen is someone for whom life comes easily. Hers is an ordinary life, in a hidden valley in West Wales during the first half of the 20th century, filled with the small pleasures that help us bear life''s little tragedies.But in a fast-changing world, Arianwen must learn the hard way. It is endurance that will see her through real adversity.Elegantly written with an understated humour and a lyricism that reflects the natural rhythms of the Welsh language, Arianwen is the captivating portrait of one woman who represents us all.

"[Un] llamado para que las niñas rechacen las limitaciones impuestas por los demás sobre ellas y sus sueños."—excelente,The Horn Book Magazine "Una vez soñé que nadaba / en el mar / y vi todo lo profundo, maravilloso / y fui parte de las olas. / Al nadar, las personas / en la orilla / gritaban: / ''Una niña como tú tiene que / permanecer fuera del agua / y estar seca / como todos nosotros.''" Motiva a las personas jóvenes a abrazar su individualidad, rechazar las limitaciones de la sociedad y perseguir sus sueños. Este inspirador libro ilustrado reúne un poema de la aclamada autora Angela Johnson y las características ilustraciones de fotomontaje de Nina Crews para celebrar a las niñas de color. "Once I dreamed I swam / the ocean / and saw everything deep, cool / and was part of the waves. / I swam on by the people / onshore / hollering, / ''A girl like you needs to / stay out of the water / and be dry / like everyone else.''" Empower young readers to embrace their individuality, reject societal limitations, and follow their dreams. This inspiring picture book brings together a poem by acclaimed author Angela Johnson and Nina Crews''s distinctive photocollage illustrations to celebrate girls of color. Now in Spanish.

Dr. Gerard Wright agrees to take in his housekeeper''s son until she is released from jail after the self-defense killing of her abusive husband. She should have been out in a few weeks, but when "irregularities at the crime scene" point to murder, she is sentenced to ten years, and Gerard is left with a terrified, emotionally fragile, six-year-old boy. The adjustment would have been enough; however, Gerard soon finds himself tangled in a web of deceit, cruelty and murder. Soon he realizes that someone will stop at nothing to keep Cameron quiet. But can he unravel this mystery in time?

Abigail Warren expected a night of excitement, socializing among London society''s elite at the masquerade ball. When a man she thinks is her friend Marcus asks her to elope with him that same night, she accepts with a bit of trepidation.Lord Samuel Richardson discovers his mistake far too late in escorting the wrong woman to Gretna Green. There is only one thing an honorable man can do- go through with the marriage and stave off the lady''s further ruin. Unfortunately, this means breaking his agreement of betrothal to Penelope Booth, which carries consequences far beyond his purse and his reputation.Samuel and Abby find themselves ill-equipped for their impulsive marriage. Samuel cannot rest until he untangles the mess he made by jilting Penelope. Abby wrestles with her growing feelings for her husband, who seems indifferent, all while fending off whispered barbs that she''s a fortune hunter.With such a strained beginning to their marriage, is there any chance for love?

A child spends the day with the lively new babysitter, Miss Alice.

Joshua and his sister watch a mother bird feeding its babies. On board pages.

Joshua and his father listen to the night sounds. On board pages.

Survival. Change. Hope. Three award-winning stories of three very different teens from Heaven, Ohio, are now available together in one beloved collection. In Heaven, Marley has always relied on her parents, until a lie she’s been told all her life threatens to break apart her family. In The First Part Last, Bobby is sixteen. He’s not ready to be a father, but when his girlfriend finds out she’s pregnant, he has to learn what it really means to be a man. And in Sweet, Hereafter, Shoogy isolates herself from the people who love her. Finding Curtis changes all that, but when he’s called back to Iraq, she might lose him forever. These compelling portrayals, from Printz winner and three-time Coretta Scott King Award-winner Angela Johnson, depict the realities, both bittersweet and inspirational, of growing up.

As she and a friend are loading a wagon with cookies and fans they have made, a young girl repeats the story of a wondrous Rolling Store that used to come to the country where Granddaddy lived when he was young.

Joshua goes to the shore with his family. On board pages.

Discover a giant collection of natural, organic, and irresistible baby food recipes to nourish your baby from infancy through the toddler years and beyond. From single-ingredient purees to complete meals that can be shared with the whole family, you''ll learn how you can create nutritious baby foods with ease.

Featuring detailed guides to key tools and techniques from talented expert sculptors, this book is vital reading for anyone wanting to explore clay sculpture. Learn which tools are best suited to your needs and how to use them effectively, explore diverse materials and pick up helpful tips from leading professional sculptors as you start your journey into clay sculpture. With meticulous tutorials, a handy glossary of sculpting terms, and copious amounts of inspiration, this book is an excellent resource for anyone wanting to try their hand at creating incredible 3D characters.

Little Blue Puzzle Piece is all alone. He longs to find the puzzle he belongs with, but through all his searching he doesn''t seem to fit in anywhere. This is the story of his journey to find a home. Along the way he meets other lost puzzle pieces like himself.

Living in a small town in Ohio in 1975 and desperately missing her divorced father, thirteen-year-old Doreen comes to terms with disturbing changes in her family life.

This kids book is a collection of various brain questions about many fields children are interested in. With both easy and difficult questions, this book will help not only children but also adults broaden their knowlegde and feel amazing. They are designed to test logic, lateral thinking as well as memory and to engage the brain in seeing patterns and connections between different things and circumstances. This book is divided into 8 chapters, each of which includes a lot of exciting questions about Maths, Human Body, Technology, Water, Country, Space, Dinasaur and some other Funny Trick Questions. These question can stimulate kids''s brain and inspire them to explore more about the nature and every thing aroung them. These are more difficult riddles for kids and are designed to be attempted by children from 10 years onwards, as well as participation from the rest of the family. This book is brain question books for children. The aim of all of them is to stretch children''s brains through difficult and attractive quiz. They are kids books designed to challenge children to think laterally and more creatively.

Empowers young readers to embrace their individuality, reject societal limitations, and follow their dreams.

When love arrives in the form of an angel, who knew she would be the season''s most infamous thief?Mr. Gilbert Fernley has never been a jealous man. As the local vicar, Gilbert finds joy in preparing sermons and tending his flock. Everything in his life seems perfect until he realizes his twin brother has discovered the secret to happiness. Jealous of his brother''s recent marriage, Gilbert allows his new sister to play matchmaker.Miss Eliza Davenport spends her days as an outcast of Society. Eliza''s family came by their wealth through trade and not inheritance. When an offer arrives to boost her position, Eliza accepts without thinking through the possible consequences. Caught in a web of thefts and lies, Eliza discovers she is a pawn in a game she cannot win.With the machinations of his family, Gilbert spends the season in London courting various women only to discover the women he loves has a secret that could destroy any chance of her accepting a man whose profession is that of a vicar.The Vicar and the Thief is a stand-alone novel in this series by author Angela Johnson. This is a sweet Regency-era romance.

This notebook is a wonderful multi-purpose journal for sketching, jotting down thoughts, and writing notes as a Handbook + The notebook is durable to withstand any adventure. Check out the specifications for more information. If you would like to see a sample of the notebook, click on the "Look Inside" feature. + Specifications: 120 pages with Layout: Dot Grid - 5 mm spaced dots + Dimensions:6" x 9"

Three-time Coretta Scott King Award–winning author Angela Johnson and New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long introduce readers to a band of under-celebrated World War II heroes—the Tuskegee Airmen. All he ever wanted to do was fly. With fleeting prose and transcendent imagery, this book reveals how a boy’s love of flight takes him on a journey from the dusty dirt roads of Alabama to the war-torn skies of Europe and into the hearts of those who are only now beginning to understand the part these brave souls played in the history of America.

This notebook is a wonderful multi-purpose journal for sketching, jotting down thoughts, and writing notes as a Handbook + The notebook is durable to withstand any adventure. Check out the specifications for more information. If you would like to see a sample of the notebook, click on the "Look Inside" feature. + Specifications: 120 pages with Layout: Dot Grid - 5 mm spaced dots + Dimensions:6" x 9"

This notebook is a wonderful multi-purpose journal for sketching, jotting down thoughts, and writing notes as a Handbook + The notebook is durable to withstand any adventure. Check out the specifications for more information. If you would like to see a sample of the notebook, click on the "Look Inside" feature. + Specifications: 120 pages with Layout: Dot Grid - 5 mm spaced dots + Dimensions:6" x 9"