# Varian Johnson
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varian johnson (born in 1977) is an American writer, who writes contemporary young adult literature. He is the author of multiple novels including My Life as a Rhombus as well as a member of The Brown Bookshelf.
== Biography ==
Johnson is 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".
Best-Selling author Varian Johnson Chats New Book - "Little Big Man"
Award-winning best-selling author Varian Johnson has written several novels for children and young adults. His brand-new book, Little Big Man, is a beautifully illustrated by NY Times bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown. The book highlights the fun journey of a young child building his confidenc...
Book Chat 28
Rebecca and Tara are back with their "monthly" chat about the books they've read and recommend. Please check out the link below to the Instagram post by Hollay Ghadery on her River Street Writes account regarding independent and small press books sold through Indigo.
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The 2025 Holiday Recommendation Show, Part 2
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5 Engaging Black History Month Books
Black History Month is an important opportunity for middle school students to engage with stories that highlight Black voices, experiences, resilience, and contributions throughout history and today. The following Black History Month books are meaningful, engaging, and well-suited for middle scho...
The Write Time with Author Varian Johnson and Educator Kim Tate
Varian Johnson is the author of several novels for children and young adults, including The Parker Inheritance, which won both Coretta Scott King Author Honor and Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor awards; The Great Greene Heist, an ALA Notable Children’s book and Kirkus Reviews Best Book; and the grap...
The Write Time with Kwame Mbalia, Varian Johnson, Julian Randall, and Cosby Hunt
Join the National Writing Project’s The Write Time with Kwame Mbalia, editor of Black Boy Joy, two additional contributors Varian Johnson and Julian Randall, and Washington, DC area teacher, Cosby Hunt.
Black Boy Joy, released on August 3, is a book that celebrates the excellence of young Black ...
S03 E35 - We Work on our MasterWorks
This week we spend some time at a rehearsal for MasterWorks Chorale. We talk to members of the choir—and Artistic Director Kerry Glann—about what makes the local singing group special. Also, our Resident Reader Stephanie Wiechmann sits down with the 2026 Ball State Writer-in-Residence Varian John...
