Angela Johnson

Angela Johnson (born 1961) is an American author of children's picture books, young adult novels, and poetry, best known for works like The First Part Last, Heaven, and Toning the Sweep that explore African-American family life, friendships, and childhood experiences. Site. A three-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award and recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship (2003) and Michael L. Printz Award, she has authored over 40 books since 1989.MacArthur Foundation.