Comments on: Dinah Johnson

By: shadrieka

shadrieka — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:59:48 +0000

I was able to see an F&G of “Black Magic” a few months back. Greg Christie did a lovely job with the illustrations. They are whimsical and exciting to see. It is such a cute book and I can’t wait to see how well it is accepted~

By: Rasco From RIF » Did you meet Dinah Johnson on DAY 17 of 28 DAYS LATER?

Rasco From RIF » Did you meet Dinah Johnson on DAY 17 of 28 DAYS LATER? — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:27:20 +0000

[...] University of South Carolina which is my father’s alma mater. The interview with Dinah on DAY 17 of The Brown Bookshelf’s 28 Days Later prompted me to list five things on my “to do NOW” list (not the long term list where [...]

By: olugbemisola

olugbemisola — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:59:18 +0000

fantastic interview, so glad to see Ms Johnson spotlighted! i *love* Black is Beautiful,we have a tattered copy here. Looking forward to checking out her books, especially Hair Dance, Black Magic, and Sitting Pretty.

By: Jeannine M.

Jeannine M. — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:46:13 +0000

Great interview, great author. I loved Quinnie Blue and Hair Dance. Have to check out the other ones. I love this series. I am learning so much!!

By: tanita

tanita — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:43:17 +0000

Wow, another new author for me. I'm really enjoying the photography books I'm seeing lately, and All Around Town and Hair Dance are two I definitely want to get my hands on. Thank you, thank you!

By: La Monica

La Monica — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:34:26 +0000

Thank you Brown Bookshelf for 28 Days Later! As an aspiring children’s author, I have enjoyed sharing in this celebration of great literature writen and illustrated by people of color. Their sincerity and transparency about this biz and its accompanying challenges, particularly for POC, has been refreshing and definitely noteworthy. As a mother of a preschooler and a toddler, I am so excited that I have so many more books to add to their reading lists.

By: susan

susan — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:11:43 +0000

Thanks for introducing me to another author I want to read. Going to look for Ms. Johnson’s work.

By: kelstar71

kelstar71 — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:40:14 +0000

Wonderful interview! Loved reading more about Sis Dinah Johnson. Her work is evocative and memorable. I’m adding Black Magic to the fall reading list of the girls book club I lead. I appreciate your important work, Sis Dinah! Thanks for empowering and inspiring.