Varian Johnson (born in 1977) 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 (2005) Essence best seller list, March 2005 My Life as a Rhombus (2008) Saving Maddie (2010) Bank Street Best Children's Book, 2011 Open Mic: Riffs on Life Between Cultures in Ten Voices (2013), contributor Things I'll Never Say: Stories About Our Secret Selves (2015), contributor Been There, Done That: School Dazed (2016), contributor The Great Greene Heist (2014) Kirkus Reviews Best Book, 2014 ALA ALSC Notable Children's Books List, 2015 Bank Street Best Children's Book, 2015 To Catch a Cheat (A Jackson Greene Novel) (2016) The Return (2016), Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts book 3 The Wildcat's Claw (2017), Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts book 6 Gabriela: Time for Change (2017), American Girl: Girl of the Year 2017 book 3 The Parker Inheritance (2018) Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, 2018 Coretta Scott King Book Awards Honor, 2019 What Were The Negro Leagues? (2019) a Who HQ series book, Penguin Workshop Twins (2020), illustrated by Shannon Wright Eisner Award nominee NPR Best Book of 2020 Playing the Cards You’re Dealt (2021) Mister Miracle: The Great Escape (2022) Little Big Man (2025)
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