Dinah Johnson

Dinah Johnson
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DINAH JOHNSON has written several books for young readers. A professor of English literature at the University of South Carolina, Dinah lives with her daughter, Niani, in Columbia, South Carolina.
 


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Black Magic
Black Magic

Dinah Johnson; Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
Henry Holt / Christy Ottaviano Books

Black is a look, a taste, a speed, an emotion. It’s the surprising stripes on a zebra, the taste of dark chocolate, the scary, exciting feeling of going inside...


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Hair Dance!
Hair Dance!

Dinah Johnson; Kelly Johnson, contributor
Henry Holt and Co.

Hair comes in all colors, textures, and styles. Whether it is worn long or short, in braids or cornrows, or left natural in an Afro, hair plays a big part in...


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Sitting Pretty
Sitting Pretty

Dinah Johnson; with photographs by Myles C. Pinkney
Henry Holt and Co.

Through her collection of black dolls, Dinah Johnson imparts a poetic message of pride and self-esteem. Walk across the bridge -- it's not so hard to do...


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Quinnie Blue
Quinnie Blue

Dinah Johnson; Illustrated by James Ransome
Henry Holt and Co.

A tender and lyrical portrayal of the special relationship between a young African-American girl and her grandmother, by an acclaimed author and an...


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Sunday Week
Sunday Week

Dinah Johnson; Illustrated by Tyrone Geter
Henry Holt and Co.

With charm and grace, this celebratory picture book takes young readers through the daily chores and activities of each weekday--from hanging out the wash to...


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All Around Town
All Around Town

Dinah Johnson; Richard Samual Roberts, Photographer
Henry Holt and Co.

This special picture book offers a window into the African American community of Columbia, South Carolina, during the early twentieth century. While the town...


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